Concord, MA, has been known since the 19th century for its celebrated writers. Names like Thoreau, Alcott, Hawthorne, and Emerson have been joined by Kearns Goodwin, Maguire, Lightman, and others. This spring, several of Concord’s modern-day authors have new books that you won’t want to miss. Head to Barrow Bookstore, the Concord Book Shop, or the Concord Free Public Library and get to know our hometown authors. You may even find a signed copy to add to your library!
The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, marked a critical moment in the American Revolution. It was part of the Siege of Boston, an early and bloody conflict between British forces and American colonists.