The Fall Issue is Here!
Autumn is here, and there is so much to do in Concord! Discover two dozen events you won't want to miss in Things to See & Do. Handy walking maps and a list of where to shop, eat, and stay are here too. Click on the image for details on what's in store in this issue!
September 26, 2024

American Revolution
Militia Companies and the April 19th Alarm
April 19, 1775, marked the first battle of the American Revolution. On that day, 700 British soldiers marched...
August 29, 2024

Abolitionism in Concord
Agents of Change: The Concord Female Anti-Slavery Society
When we think of Concord’s history, images of Walden Pond, the Old North Bridge, Transcendentalists, and Little...
August 29, 2024

Historic Sites in Concord
In the Forefront of Revolution: The Massachusetts Provincial Congress
When did the American Revolution begin? At the North Bridge on April 19, 1775, with “the shot heard round the...
August 29, 2024

Thelma

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Thelma
The Umbrella Arts Center
Thelma tells the story of a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone who pretends to be her grandson. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.…

American Revolution

Amos Doolittle: Picturing the Birth of America
One May morning in 1775, two men set out from Cambridge, bound for Lexington and Concord. The older one, Ralph Earl, was just shy of his twenty-fourth birthday, but...
March 15, 2024
Their War: Ezekiel Davis
Objects can sometimes carry meanings beyond their original purpose. For Ezekiel Davis of Acton, a peculiar hole in his old hat told a very big story!
March 15, 2024
Patriots’ Day 2024: The American Revolution Begins
Each year in Concord, Lexington, and other nearby towns, thousands of people from around the world gather to commemorate the events that led to the American...
March 15, 2024

Featured Events

November 7 - December 16 2024
The Alchemy of A Life: Selected Works by Thorpe Feidt
Selected Works by the late prolific Ipswich-based painter Thorpe Feidt on view October 1 – December 16, 2024 Thorpe Feidt (1940-2024) was a prolific painter based out of Ipswich, MA, and was a beloved professor of art and art history at Montserrat College, where he began teaching in 1973. At The Umbrella Arts Center.
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November 14 2024
Mindprints: Thoreau's Material Worlds
Henry David Thoreau accumulated a variety of tools, art, and natural specimens throughout his life as a homebuilder, surveyor, and collector. Ivan Gaskell, professor of cultural history and museum studies at Bard Graduate Center and author of Mindprints: Thoreau’s Material World, will be joined by Concord Museum Curator David Wood for a conversation on Thoreau’s interactions with everyday objects and how they shaped his thoughts.
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November 16 2024
Craft Fair at the Hunt Recreation Center
Don’t miss the annual Craft Fair, where creativity comes to life! Explore a diverse selection of handmade goods from local artisans, including unique jewelry, home décor, artwork, and more. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, there's something for everyone.
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November 17 2024
Concord Chamber Music Society
Join musicians Lucia Li, Wendy Putnam, Kim Kashkashian, Christine Lee, and Marc-André Hamelin for an inspiring program of music.
Concord Chamber Music Society
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November 22 2024
Tonina, Chance Emerson and Micah Edwards @ The Umbrella
The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA welcomes 3 future-favorite emerging music acts up-and-coming through the Salt Lick Incubator program: Tonina, Chance Emerson, and Micah Edwards.
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Concord History

Food For the Hungry: The Wright Tavern After the War for Independence
After the smoke cleared, the drums ceased, and the United States was founded, life in Concord started returning to a new normal. The Wright Tavern, built and opened...
November 8, 2024

Stewards of the Battlefield
Early this year, National Park Service archeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park discovered five musket balls that were fired during the...
August 29, 2024
Daniel Bliss and John Jack: Loyalty’s Cost, Freedom’s Price
Isabel Bliss hurried her three children, aged four through seven, off to bed on the night of March 20, 1775. The two men who had come to her door looked like local...
August 29, 2024

Concord Celebrates the Nobility of Farming at 19th Annual Ag Day
Concord Ag Day has its roots in Massachusetts history. In 1794, the country’s first agricultural society was formed. Its activities were centered in Concord...
August 29, 2024
Lafayette Comes to Concord — You are invited!
On Monday, September 2, 2024 (Labor Day), Lafayette reenactor Benjamin J. Goldman will come to First Parish in Concord, commemorating the day and site where the...
August 21, 2024

Concord Writers

Sowing the Seeds of Thoreauvian Studies in Brazil
The First Online Thoreau Conference, if briefly presented, could be described as a collaborative effort between students, scholars, and educators based in Brazil,...
August 29, 2024

Prophets of Truth and Enchantment: Thomas Carlyle and the Transcendentalists
Of all the writers and philosophers who influenced the New England Transcendentalists, none had a bigger impact than Thomas Carlyle. Born in Scotland in 1795, as an...
August 29, 2024
When Genius Collides: Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe
By 1845, the careers of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe were on very different tracks. Hawthorne was a struggling writer living in Concord, Massachusetts,...
August 29, 2024
From Concord to the World: Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story
There is something about this small town that continues to draw magnetic personalities who shape our country over and over. One such luminary is Doris Kearns...
June 15, 2024

By Any Other Name: The Pseudonyms of Louisa May Alcott
Max Chapnick, of Northeastern University, has been in the news lately for possibly uncovering another of Louisa May Alcott’s pseudonyms. I was delighted to meet...
June 15, 2024
The Mystery of The Old Manse
There’s nothing like getting wrapped up in a good cozy mystery. For the Agatha Christie lover, true crimes close to home are particularly enlivening. At Concord’s...
March 15, 2024

Arts & Culture

Concord’s “Hidden Gem” of Boston Theater
Inside the stately 1929 former Emerson School building at 40 Stow Street, The Umbrella Stage Company’s recently constructed theater wing is a surprise and delight...
August 29, 2024

Celebrate the Written and Spoken Word with the Concord Festival of Authors
The 32nd annual Concord Festival of Authors (CFA), managed by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, celebrates the written and spoken word this fall with...
August 29, 2024
Arts Around Town Fall 2024
Whether you love music, the visual arts, or theater, Concord has something exciting for you this fall.
August 29, 2024

Artist Spotlight: Šárka Botner
Šárka Botner was born and raised in Prague, Czech Republic. Often called the “the city of a hundred spires,” Prague is a stunningly beautiful city where merchants,...
August 29, 2024
Thoughtful Places in Concord
One of the most important decisions we can make is where to spend our time – either on a visit, or when thinking about where to put down roots and build a family...
June 15, 2024

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Things to See & Do

Giving Back to Community
Non-profit groups are at the core of Concord’s beloved cultural and historic heritage. They preserve our history, foster our creativity, educate, inform, and even...
November 8, 2024

New Favorites for Your Holiday Table
Holiday gatherings sparkle with cherished family recipes, where Grandma’s savory turkey dressing and Mom’s chicken supreme steal the spotlight. These heartwarming...
November 8, 2024
Historic Concord: Plan Your Visit
Concord has many historic sites of interest. Below is contact information for each, along with their hours of operation. Please check the website before visiting,...
November 8, 2024

Winter Events to Light Up the Season
Though the days may be cold and the nights long, Concord remains a vibrant town with events and activities to brighten the darkest of days.
November 8, 2024
2024 Holiday Celebrations Around Town
There are so many things to see and do in Concord this holiday season! Here are some of our favorite events.
November 8, 2024

Parks & Nature

Create Art from Beautiful Autumn Leaves with These Kid-Friendly Fall Activities!
Join in the family fun this autumn with three kid-friendly activities sure to entertain the kiddos.
August 29, 2024

A Season of Change
The colors of Concord in fall are so beautiful they bring a glow to our minds and a smile to our faces. The reds, oranges, and yellows against a green background...
August 29, 2024
Historic Ironwork and Hidden Paths: The Buttrick Gardens Restoration
The Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park look better than ever after several years of hardscape preservation projects that enhance the natural...
August 29, 2024

Concord Welcomes Summer
Discover summer through the lens of photographer Dave Witherbee in this stunning photo essay.
June 15, 2024
Making Nature Accessible for All
We take for granted that nature—and the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits that it provides—should be available to everyone. But for people who have...
June 15, 2024

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