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    Winter Events to Light Up the Season

    Art, music, and theater make the winter months shine. Check here for everything that Concord's vibrant creative community has in store for us this year.
    November 1, 2025
  • American Revolution

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    It Began Here: Honoring America250

    This year's Patriots' Day honored the 250th anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolution with...
    December 9, 2025
  • Concord History

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    Tokens of Compliment and Love: 19th Century Concord Celebrates the Holidays

    When November rolls around each year many Americans begin to think about the upcoming holidays. Traditional...
    November 1, 2025
  • Things to See & Do

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    Giving Back to Community

    As you plan your year-end giving, remember Concord's cultural and philanthropic organizations. They preserve...
    November 1, 2025

Author Event: My Wild Life with Peter Alden

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    Author Event: My Wild Life with Peter Alden

    Walden Pond State Reservation
    Native Concordian, world-renowned naturalist, lecturer, birder, and author Peter Alden will present his new memoir, My Wild Life: Rare Birds, Close Calls, and the Adventures of an Eco-Explorer. Alden will share stories and photos from his decades of travel to all seven continent…

American Revolution

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    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
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    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
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    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

  • January 1 2026

    First Day Hike at Walden

    Please join us on New Year's Day for our First Day self-guided hike! We will have special interpretive signage along the accessible trail to the house site. Henry David Thoreau, as portrayed by Brent Ranalli, will welcome visitors to his house (the replica), 11am-1pm. Refreshments will be served.

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  • January 6 2026

    January 6: Rule of Law? A discussion on the current state of the rule of law in the United States

    On the fifth anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol, First Parish in Concord will host a discussion on the current state of the rule of law in the United States. The featured speakers are Simon Cataldo, State Representative of the 14th Middlesex District, and Lisa Graves, the author of “Without Precedent: How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights”. 

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  • January 17 2026

    Channeling Your Creativity: An Introduction to Composition FREE Workshop (ages 10 - 18)

    Unlock Your Musical Voice: Secrets of Composition. Ever wondered how your favorite pieces of music get written? Stop wondering and start creating! This introductory workshop is your chance to step directly into the composer’s seat. Through a dynamic, hands-on session, you will learn directly from composer and CCM piano faculty member Keith Kirchoff as he de-mystifies the creative process behind structuring melodies and developing musical ideas.

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  • January 19 2026

    Civil Disobedience and The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail

    Enjoy scenes from the 1969 play The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail by playwrights R. E. Lee and J. Lawrence. Join Robbins House President Nikki Turpin and local Concord Historian Richard Smith for a presentation and conversation on Henry David Thoreau’s Essay “Resistance to Civil Government,” Black History in Massachusetts, and Civil Rights. Q and A to follow.

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  • January 28 2026

    Recording Techniques 101 FREE Workshop (age 13 and up)

    Technique Toolkit: Hands-On Recording Session. Ready to capture your sound with professional clarity? Join CCM faculty member Daniel Fox for an intensive, hands-on session at the cutting-edge CCM 2 Media Lab. This small-group workshop is designed to move beyond basic concepts and give you practical, real-world guidance on achieving industry-standard results. In this session, you will learn the fundamental tools of the trade, industry best practices, and professional workflows for recording.

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Concord History

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    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
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    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
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    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

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    Loveday Lockets Highlight a Treasured Tradition

    From November 8 through the holidays, Loveday Boutique will showcase hand crafted contemporary lockets from 14 artisans, alongside a selection of vintage finds....
    November 1, 2025
  • Coming Soon to West Concord: The Guitar Museum of New England

    There is a new kind of museum coming to the heart of the fun and vibrant neighborhood of West Concord. Seventy-four Commonwealth Avenue will soon be home to The...
    November 1, 2025
  • A Toast to Winter: A Luscious Pecan Pie & an Elegant Cocktail

    Sharing good food with loved ones is synonymous with the holidays. Adam Stark and Brigette Sanchez bring you two recipes sure to delight your guests this season.
    November 1, 2025
  • 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
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    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
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    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

Visiting Concord Soon?

RESERVE A TIME NOW

Plan ahead and reserve a timed-entry ticket to see the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House!

Welcome to “The Home of Little Women”…and so much more!   

Visiting Concord Soon?

RESERVE A TIME NOW

Plan ahead and reserve a timed-entry ticket to see the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House!

Welcome to “The Home of Little Women”…and so much more!   

Concord Writers

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    A Season of Stories Worth Sharing

    In the 19th century, Concord was home to a literary revolution spawned by writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and others....
    November 1, 2025
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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Things to See & Do

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    2025 Holiday Celebrations Around Town

    Concord lights up for the holidays, and you won't want to miss a single moment of the fun. Our guide to the season's festivities will keep you in the holiday spirit...
    November 1, 2025
  • 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
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    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
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    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
  • Discover the Battle Road

    Discover the Battle Road

    January 1, 2026
  • 2025 Guide to Holiday Gift Giving

    2025 Guide to Holiday Gift Giving

    November 7, 2025
  • Fall 2025

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    September 4, 2025
  • Spring 2025

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    April 30, 2025
  • Winter 2025

    Winter 2025

    February 2, 2025

Parks & Nature

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    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
  • 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
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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