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Things to See & Do

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A Monumental Road Trip in the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area

Discovering the Past Through Revolutionary War Monuments, Memorials, and Markers
January 28, 2025
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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The forty-five communities within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area were at the epicenter of the earliest debates regarding independence and the first battles of the American Revolution. Those events live on in the region’s rich tapestry of monuments, memorials, and markers commemorating those events.

Our top favorites are presented here as a great ‘road trip’ that you can take to dive into the exciting history of our area. 


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Celebrate Winter

January 28, 2025
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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Just because winter has arrived doesn’t mean the adventure has to end! Bundle up in your favorite coat, throw on a cozy hat, and step outside to embrace the season’s magic. Whether you’re craving a scenic walk, eager to glide on the ice, ready to hit the ski trails, or excited to uncover Concord’s rich history with one of our enthusiastic tour guides, there’s a fresh adventure waiting just for you


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Arts Around Town Vol 7 Issue 1

January 28, 2025
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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Discover what's happening in Concord's art scene this winter.


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Giving Back to Community

November 8, 2024
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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 feed our community. These are the people and volunteers who serve Concord year-round, and our town would be so much less vibrant without them. We encourage you to give generously as you think about your year-end giving. Here, we spotlight some of the many treasured philanthropic organizations in our town.


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New Favorites for Your Holiday Table

November 8, 2024
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Holiday gatherings sparkle with cherished family recipes, where Grandma’s savory turkey dressing and Mom’s chicken supreme steal the spotlight. These heartwarming classics are staples on our plates and in our memories. But this season is also a great opportunity to add some excitement to the menu! Why not surprise everyone with a new dessert or festive cocktail? Try one of these at your next holiday get-together—your guests will absolutely love the fresh twist!


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Historic Concord: Plan Your Visit

November 8, 2024
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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, as sites may be closed on holidays or for private events.


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Winter Events to Light Up the Season

November 8, 2024
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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.  


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2024 Holiday Celebrations Around Town

November 8, 2024
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There are so many things to see and do in Concord this holiday season!  Here are some of our favorite events.


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Warm up to Fall with a Pumpkin-Themed Cocktail

August 29, 2024
Brigitte M. T. Sanchez
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People often ask me to recommend a cozy cocktail for chilly fall evenings. A Pumpkin Bash is my answer. This drink is so popular, in fact, that I bottle it in batches to keep on hand for friends dropping by. Cheers!


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West Concord is the Place to Be this Fall for Family Fun!

August 29, 2024
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West Concord is embracing Fall fun, with events and activities for the whole family this year. From music and arts to the village’s biggest annual birthday bash, you won’t want to miss the chance to discover what makes West Concord such a vibrant place for shopping, eating, and exploring. 

The foundation of Discover West Concord Day (October 19 from 10-3) is the annual birthday bash for Debra’s Natural Gourmet. This tradition is now in its 35th year and the whole community jumps in to make it an event to remember! Like any great party, it’s more fun with friends, so please come out to join us. You are warmly invited to be a part of a fun-filled day of celebrating the character, charm, and family fun vibe that makes this part of town so special.  


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Featured Stories

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    The Fall Issue is Here!

    It’s Fall - time to venture out and explore the places, people, and stories that make this region so special. Begin by planning a day out with our special insert, “An Apple Picking Road Trip.” Our second special guide invites you to spend a day exploring West Concord. Discover the fascinating lives Henry David Thoreau lived after leaving Walden Pond and encounter a possible Hawthorne family curse, a forgotten Yankee hero, and Ruth Robinson Wheeler. And of course, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, walks, talks, and family activities await you throughout the season. Turn to “Things to See & Do this Fall” and “Arts Around Town” for all the details. Happy fall.
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    When Thoreau Left Walden Pond: Several More Lives to Live

    I left the woods for as good a reason as I went there. Perhaps it seemed to me that I had several more lives to live and could not spare any more time for that one.On September 6, 1847, Henry David Thoreau left his one-room house at Walden Pond and returned to Concord. Living at Walden for over two years had been a life-changing experience for the thirty-year-old Thoreau. Wanting to be a writer, he went to the pond to write, and while there he did exactly that. He produced two drafts of A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. He wrote one lecture about Thomas Carlyle and another about living at the pond called “A History of Myself.” He also penned an essay titled “Ktaadn” about going to Maine in the summer of 1846. And he wrote in his journal almost daily. But what would he do once he was back in Concord?
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    19 Things to Do This Fall

    Autumn is filled with amazing things to do this year! Here are 19 of them that you won't want to miss.
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