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    The Spring Issue is Here!

    Patriots' Day is almost here, and this issue of Discover Concord brings you a list of events, the parade route, and much more to make your celebration special.  Also in this issue is an in-depth look at the new PBS documentary "Henry David Thoreau," a fascinating piece on how the Concord Lyceum came to be, and a look at how Massachusetts civilians on the homefront managed the challenging months of January - May 1776. Freedom's Way National Heritage Area is launching an exciting program you won't want to miss called "Declaring Independence: Then & Now" in more than 20 towns across Massachusetts. With two special fold-out inserts,  maps, lists of shops, and so much more, you'll want to get your copy early!
    April 6, 2026

Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum

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    Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum

    Concord Museum

    Join us in tracing parts of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle. Starting at the Concord Museum near the historic town center, cyclists can choose to ride a 20- or 32-mile loop on paved roads, pas…

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Featured Events

  • April 29 - June 28 2026

    "Earthworks: Evolution" Ceramics Biennial

    The Umbrella Arts Center of Concord, MA, presents its second Ceramics Biennial Exhibition, “Earthworks: Evolution”, a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation.

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  • May 1 - May 31 2026

    Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History

    Explore Concord during the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Hidden Treasures Festival (May). A dozen+ partners present free, townwide events—from The Umbrella Open Studios and West Concord Art Loop to historic house tours, garden walks, poetry, family workshops, and a community treasure hunt. Discover pop-ups from the Guitar Museum, Revolution 250–inspired programs, and nature activities along the Concord River—revealing the stories, landscapes, and creative spirit that define this iconic New England town and 44 neighboring communities in the nationally designated Heritage Area.

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  • May 2 - May 3 2026

    The Umbrella Open Studios 2026

    The Umbrella's beloved Open Studios is May 2 & 3, from 12 - 5 PM in Concord, MA. It's fun for all, FREE to attend, and priceless to get to know your local artists! The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts, including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing, and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, and share in celebrating their work.

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  • May 4 2026

    American Disunion: An Evening with David Blight

    Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight for a compelling forum on the evolving meaning of American independence. Drawing on his scholarship on Frederick Douglass, Blight will explore how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence have been interpreted and contested over time. Professor Blight will discuss Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?.” Through Douglass’s words, Blight invites us to reflect on the enduring tensions between liberty and inequality, and to consider whether the nation’s founding promises remain unfulfilled.

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Concord History

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    Harvard’s Year of Exile

    Lexington and Concord. April 19, 1775. Where and when the Revolutionary War started is well known. Not so well known is the fact that Harvard played an important,...
    April 9, 2026

Arts & Culture

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    Artist Spotlight Volume 8, Issue 1

    In this series, we highlight some of the many artists who contribute to the deep creative culture of Concord. Across town, many organizations are dedicated to...
    April 3, 2026

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

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Parks & Nature

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    Signs of Spring Everywhere

    As spring approaches, we, along with much of the wildlife, look forward to its changes: fresh green leaves, blooming flowers, fruit tree blossoms, and more. The...
    April 3, 2026

  • 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

  • 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
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