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Things to See & Do

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Nature’s Gifts

September 4, 2025
Dave Witherbee
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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, touch, and photograph. Let’s get out and experience it.


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Cider Donuts & Pumpkin Patches: Autumnal Rites of Passage in New England

September 4, 2025
David Rosenbaum
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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 October, it is off to the farm for pumpkin picking.


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Thanksgiving Recipes to Enliven Your Holiday Table

September 4, 2025
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Surprise family and friends this holiday season with two dishes sure to please: Crimson Cranberry Cobbler and Baked Sugar Pumpkin Fondue.


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Arts Around Town Volume 7 Issue 3

September 4, 2025
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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Discover what's happening in Concord's vibrant arts scene and immerse yourself in music, theatre, and art.


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Historic Concord: Plan Your Visit

September 4, 2025
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Step into history as you explore Concord’s many remarkable sites. From Revolutionary War landmarks to literary treasures, there’s something for everyone to discover. Below is a quick reference list to help you plan your visit.


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Painted Leaves

September 4, 2025
Richard Smith
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“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 world experience autumnal tints every year, they seem to be brighter and more vivid in New England. 


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22 Things to See & Do in Concord this Fall

September 4, 2025
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Discover what's happening in and around Concord this Fall!


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Keep the Summer Fun Going with Third Thursdays!

August 18, 2025
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Historic Lexington & Arlington: Plan Your Visit

April 25, 2025
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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Explore Lexington and Arlington, home to many historic sites that bring to life the American Revolution and colonial era. From battlefields to historic landmarks, there’s so much to discover. Below is a quick reference list to help you plan your visit. Be sure to check the website before heading out, as some sites may be closed on holidays or for private events. 


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Historic Concord: Plan Your Visit

April 25, 2025
Cynthia L. Baudendistel
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Step into history as you explore Concord’s many remarkable sites. From Revolutionary War landmarks to literary treasures, there’s something for everyone to discover. Below is a quick reference list to help you plan your visit. Be sure to check the website before heading out, as some sites may be closed on holidays or for private events. Enjoy your journey through Concord’s rich past!


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    Harvard’s Year of Exile

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    The Spring Issue is Here!

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    From a New Eden in Concord to Little Women: New Alcott Family Collections

    The William Munroe Special Collections at the Concord Free Public Library has recently expanded one of the nation’s most significant archives devoted to Louisa May Alcott and her remarkable family. With the acquisition of several newly discovered letters by Alcott and two important collections assembled over decades, the Library has added new layers of insight into the life, work, and legacy of the author of Little Women.
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