Who Won the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
In war, there are many ways to define victory. So, who won the Battles of Lexington and Concord? On the surface this may seem simple. The colonists were able to keep most of their military supplies safely out of British hands. The British soldiers then suffered heavy casualties during their retreat to Boston where they were trapped and besieged. However, though things certainly did not go the way they wanted, did the British Army actually lose on April 19, 1775? The answer depends upon how you define victory.
March 28, 2025

Transcendentalism
Mary Moody Emerson: The Godmother of Transcendentalism
The Marquis de Lafayette visited Portland, Maine during a grand tour of the United States in 1825. When Mary...
December 15, 2020

Concord Writers
The Concord Sage and an American Poet
In 1855, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote a letter that would become one of the most famous pieces of correspondence...
June 15, 2020

Parks & Nature
The Splendor of Fall
Each year, the brilliant fall colors of New England, and our town of Concord, draw people from around the...
September 15, 2022

Paddle Strong: An Evening with the Artist

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Paddle Strong: An Evening with the Artist
Concord Museum
Join artist Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley (Nipmuc) for a forum exploring her installation Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong at the Concord Museum. Walley will discuss her basket – woven with traditional techniques and layered with Indigenous history – and share the story of the…

American Revolution

Relations be Hanged: Frayed Loyalties to King and Family
Stand in the middle of Concord’s North Bridge with the Minute Man statue on your right and the British soldiers’ grave on your left. Place your hands on the rough...
September 4, 2025
The Battle of Great Bridge
In the early morning hours of December 9, 1775, the peaceful marshland near the village of Great Bridge, Virginia, was abruptly interrupted by the booming sound of...
September 4, 2025
The Siege of Savage’s Old Fields
In the shadow of Lexington and Concord, away from Boston’s protests and the assembled New England militiamen, the American Revolution initially took hold in the...
September 4, 2025

Featured Events

November 1 2025
Panel Discussion: Mother Thinkers moderated by Nicole Graev Lipson
Panel Discussion: Mother Thinkers
Moderated by Kate Holcomb Hale and Helena Wurtzel
Exhibiting artist Nicole Graev Lipson, author of Mothers and Other Fictional Characters
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November 2 2025
Meet the Artist: Alissa O'Brien
Meet local pyrography artist Alissa O’Brien at Artisan's Way as she demonstrates her wood-burning technique and discusses her inspirations and her mission. As an artist, Alissa strives to bring attention to simple events in nature that are frequently overlooked or ignored. It is her mission to provide art that creates an awareness of the importance of the natural world.
November 2, from 1-4 pm
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November 6 2025
An Evening with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa
Maria Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler, the leading digital-only news outlet in the Philippines, known for its fearless reporting and its defense of press freedom. In awarding her the Nobel Peace Prize, the committee recognized her “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” In this timely conversation, Ressa will shine a light on the breakdown of our global information ecosystem and explore how networks of engaged citizens can come together to defend democratic values and hold the line against disinformation and authoritarianism.
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November 6 2025
True Stories Told Live – Mother: Noun, Verb, Adjective
Concord Art presents another edition of “True Stories Told Live.” Join us for another fabulous evening of storytelling and community!
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November 12 2025
Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Larson offers a powerful reexamination of the ideas, debates, and military turning points that made independence possible.
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Concord History

Concord’s Minutemen of 1861: Captain George L. Prescott and the Concord Artillery
In the early morning of April 19, 1861, Daniel Lawrence rode into the town of Concord on horseback, rousing the town militia with orders to report to Boston in...
September 4, 2025

History in the Palm of Your Hand: Revolutionary Concordians Trading Cards
Concord’s history is filled with revolutionaries—not just the famous names we learn in school, but everyday people whose courage and vision helped define Concord as...
April 25, 2025
Margaret Fuller: Asking the Right Questions
In a world where men claimed to have all the answers, Margaret Fuller made it her mission to ask all the right questions. “How came I here?” she wrote as a young...
April 25, 2025

A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color
Last fall, the Town of Concord and Concord250 were proud to be among the 37 selected recipients of a Massachusetts250 Grant provided by the Healey-Driscoll...
April 25, 2025
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 Lexington. To mark the occasion, from April through June...
March 28, 2025

Arts & Culture

Artist Spotlight - Joan Kocak and Cindy Crimmin
Through the eyes of artist/photographer Joan Kocak, the everyday landscape of New England is a place filled with memory and mystery. And Cindy Crimmin can’t...
September 4, 2025

Arts Around Town Volume 7 Issue 3
Discover what's happening in Concord's vibrant arts scene and immerse yourself in music, theatre, and art.
September 4, 2025
Concord Sketches: Emerson House
Simplicity weaves a rich tapestry of beauty and a sense of quietness in the landscapes surrounding Concord. Among them is Emerson’s humble potato garden, where a...
April 25, 2025
Artist Spotlight: Catherine LeComte Lecce and Shima Taj Bakhsh
Meet two extraordinary Concord artists: Catherine LeComte Lecce and Shima Taj Bakhsh
April 25, 2025

The Nature We All Call Home: Robert Macfarlane to Accept the Thoreau Prize for Nature Writing
Concord’s status as a Mecca for nature writers gains an international dimension this summer. The renowned British writer Robert Macfarlane will accept the 2025...
April 25, 2025
Arts Around Town Vol 7 Issue 2
Discover what's happening in the world of art this spring.
April 25, 2025

Concord Writers

Henry David Thoreau and the Crackbrained Troublemaker
Concord-born Henry David Thoreau is among the town’s most quoted writers. One of his best-known sentiments is telling the reader that you should “endeavor to live...
September 4, 2025

Emerson’s Daughters: A Book Review
In her engaging biography, Emerson’s Daughters, Kate Culkin brings out of the shadows two of “Concord’s favorite daughters,” Ellen and Edith, who had a “sisterhood...
September 4, 2025
The Hawthornes and Life Without Papa
In 1860, Nathaniel Hawthorne and his family returned to Concord after living abroad for seven years. Now, back in the home they called The Wayside, the Hawthornes...
September 4, 2025

Everyone Deserves a Chance to Fly: Concord’s Gregory Maguire Soars High
On a spring evening in early April, Concord’s creative community gathered under a starscape of giant whimsical poppies decorating the ceiling of The Umbrella Arts...
April 25, 2025
The President and The Sage: Abraham Lincoln and Ralph Waldo Emerson
As tensions between the North and South increased throughout the 1850s, Ralph Waldo Emerson, like many Americans, was becoming more resigned to the prospect of...
April 25, 2025

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Things to See & Do

Nature’s Gifts
No matter the season, nature has something to offer—but fall, with its vibrant colors and crisp air, is especially stunning. Nature is full of things to see, smell,...
September 4, 2025

Cider Donuts & Pumpkin Patches: Autumnal Rites of Passage in New England
Autumn is a special time in New England. For my family, September means an excursion to a local orchard for apple picking, apple cider, and apple donuts. Then in...
September 4, 2025
Thanksgiving Recipes to Enliven Your Holiday Table
Surprise family and friends this holiday season with two dishes sure to please: Crimson Cranberry Cobbler and Baked Sugar Pumpkin Fondue.
September 4, 2025

Historic Concord: Plan Your Visit
Step into history as you explore Concord’s many remarkable sites. From Revolutionary War landmarks to literary treasures, there’s something for everyone to...
September 4, 2025
Painted Leaves
“October is the month for painted leaves,” Henry Thoreau wrote in 1860. “Their rich glow now flashes round the world.” And while it’s true that other parts of the...
September 4, 2025

Parks & Nature

Patriots’ Day and the Signs of Spring: A Season of Renewal and Reflection
Nature is springing forth and so is Patriots’ Day! And this year is very special as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War with...
April 25, 2025

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

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