Local Patriots of Color in the American Revolution
On April 19, 1775, an estimated twenty to forty colonists of African or Native American descent fought in the first battle of the American Revolution. On that historic day, those men, often termed “Patriots of Color,” joined approximately 4,000 other men fighting British Regular soldiers along the “Battle Road” from Concord to Boston. Over the last 250 years, racism and historical bias have effectively ignored or trivialized the contributions of those men and many other people of color in the historic struggle that produced the United States. To understand who the Patriots of Color were, how they contributed to the American Revolution, and why they chose to do so, we must examine their social context.
March 28, 2025

Celebrity Profiles
Ken Burns’ American Revolution: A View Through the Lens of History
The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David...
March 28, 2025

Historic Sites in Concord
The Walden Woods Project
In 1990, two large commercial development projects threatened the historical and ecological integrity of Henry...
March 28, 2025

Concord History
Echoes of April 19: A Historical Look at Concord’s Anniversary Traditions
April 19, 2025 marks the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the historic battles of Concord and...
March 28, 2025

The Spitfire Grill

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The Spitfire Grill
The Umbrella Arts Center
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek re…

American Revolution

The Battle of Menotomy: The Bloodiest Engagement of the Day
The Battle of Menotomy was a skirmish fought as the British retreated to Boston on April 19, 1775. The fight, often overshadowed by the Battles of Lexington and...
April 19, 2025
The Battles of Lexington and Concord: The Revolution Begins
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, marked the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. The British, seeking to suppress a growing...
April 18, 2025
Many Voices, One Revolution
Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe come to Concord, Lexington, and the surrounding towns to witness the time-honored traditions,...
March 28, 2025

Featured Events

April 23 2025
17th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Join OARS for our 17th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival! For 16 years, we have hosted this incredible event with friends from our watershed, aiming to unite the community around local environmental issues, inspire advocacy, and provide opportunities for local involvement from people like YOU. This year’s award-winning films are brought to you from the nation’s largest environmental film festival.
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April 26 2025
Southern Rail Brings High-Energy Bluegrass to Concord Conservatory of Music on April 26
Southern Rail will deliver their high-energy performance, riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor, and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work, promising an unforgettable night of bluegrass music. The band features CCM faculty member Rich Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals, Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals, and John Tibert on mandolin and harmony vocals. Together, they create rich vocal textures and deliver beautiful, creative bluegrass arrangements that have captivated audiences for years. Earlier, at 11:00 AM, we're hosting a unique "Bluegrass Band Scramble" with local musicians.
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May 2 - May 17 2025
Urinetown the Musical presented by The Concord Players
Winner of multiple Tony Awards, Urinetown the Musical is an irreverent satire whose sharp wit and nonstop humor present us with the endlessly comic side of unchecked capitalism, corporate mismanagement, and social irresponsibility - all leading to a different type of Revolution.
Performances: May 2, 3, 9,10,16 & 17 at 8:00 pm and May 4 & 11 at 2:00 pm.
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May 4 2025
Concord River Race
Celebrate the kickoff of OARS' new initiatives with our first-ever paddle race on the Concord River! There will be a 3-mile short course, a 6-mile long course, and a kid's race. Prizes will be available!
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May 10 2025
Concord Chorus Presents Its Spring Concert
Join the Concord Chorus for their spring concert! Featured will be Ernest Bloch: Sacred Service, and works of Randall Thompson, with David Kravitz, baritone, and John Sullivan, piano.
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Concord History

The Friends Of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Inc.: Its Continuing Story
In the fall of 2002, a group of Concord residents formed The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with the mission to provide leadership to beautify, enhance, and...
March 28, 2025

Where Community Meets Heritage: Discover Concord Scout House
Step back in time at Concord Scout House, where history and community converge in a beautifully preserved New England barn. As you approach down the pine-lined...
March 28, 2025
A Poison of Liberty and Concord’s Wright Tavern
As the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord approaches, a witness house sits at the top of Concord’s Main Street, full of stories of rebels and...
January 28, 2025

The Murderous Lincoln Bridge
On Rt. 126, as you pass Walden Pond, cross into Lincoln, and dip through wooded drumlins, the road soon rises and straightens out by Baker Bridge Road along the...
January 28, 2025
Lidian Jackson Emerson: Life in the Shadow
On the list of Concord’s notable 19th century women about whom few people know is Lidian Emerson Jackson; so little is written of her many talents, quiet fortitude,...
January 28, 2025

Arts & Culture

The Umbrella Arts Center: A Rich and Accessible Cultural Destination in the Heart of Historic Concord
In the heart of the historic Concord Center Cultural District, The Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street is a multidisciplinary, non-profit contemporary arts...
March 28, 2025

The Harmony of Community at the Concord Conservatory of Music
The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) has been a cornerstone of Concord’s cultural life for over 20 years. More than just a music school, CCM prioritizes...
March 28, 2025
The Concord Players
She was spirited, unconventional, energetic, and prodigiously creative, so it’s no surprise that Louisa May Alcott (along with her sister, Anna) founded a theater...
March 28, 2025
The Umbrella Arts Center: A Rich and Accessible Cultural Destination in the Heart of Historic Concord
In the heart of the historic Concord Center Cultural District, The Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street is a multidisciplinary, non-profit contemporary arts...
March 28, 2025

Concord Sketches: The Old Manse
Since 1770, The Old Manse has stood majestically on the banks of the Concord River, overlooking the North Bridge where, on April 19, 1775, one of the first battles...
January 28, 2025
Reflecting on the 250th Through the Arts
In 2025, the lively Concord250 Arts, Literature, and Music Subcommittee is looking to the arts to bring fresh and expanded perspectives to local history, elevate...
January 28, 2025

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

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Things to See & Do

Historic Lexington & Arlington: Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to historic Lexington and Arlington!
March 31, 2025

Patriots' Day is Coming!
Don't miss these exciting events as you plan your Patriots' Day visit to Concord, Lexington, and the surrounding towns.
March 28, 2025
Orchard House: A Legacy of Literature and History
It is rare to find the very home where a beloved feminist author penned her most famous work, Little Women—a novel that has never been out of print for over a...
March 28, 2025

Discovery Museum
“…for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred RogersAt Discovery Museum, we focus on helping kids develop the skills to...
March 28, 2025
Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library is one of the most unique small libraries in America. It was founded in 1873 as a public/private partnership between the non-profit...
March 28, 2025

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

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
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
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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