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Beth Williams is the Economic Vitality and Tourism Manager for the Town of Concord. She is available year-round to help you get the most from your visit to Concord. Contact her at visitconcord.org.

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Encounter History that Changed the World

May 15, 2022

Beth Williams

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Welcome to Concord! Whether you’re visiting or live here, there is so much to see and do.

Lovely Gems: Crafting Jewelry That Tells the Story of You
There was a time when fine jewelry spent most of its life tucked away in a velvet box, reserved for weddings, anniversaries, and other milestone occasions. At Fairbank and Perry Goldsmiths, owner Geraldine Perry is helping to rewrite that story. “We want people to wear and enjoy their jewelry every day,” she says. “It should be part of your life.”
TIMELESS TAVERNS: Exploring Colonial New England’s Earliest Community Gathering Spaces
In colonial America, taverns were commonplace throughout Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. But these early American taprooms were much more than just watering holes. They served an important purpose in the community as a place for townsfolk to gather and plan. This proved especially important in the years leading up to the Revolution. Taverns became Patriot refuges, where decisions were made about separation from the Crown and what a more democratic form of government would look like. As British-colonial relations finally boiled over, taverns became meeting spots for Patriot militias to assemble and prepare for battle.