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Jennifer C. Schünemann

Jennifer C. Schünemann

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Everyone Deserves a Chance to Fly: Concord’s Gregory Maguire Soars High

April 25, 2025
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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On a spring evening in early April, Concord’s creative community gathered under a starscape of giant whimsical poppies decorating the ceiling of The Umbrella Arts Center for an event that celebrated the arts and honored the acclaimed author of Wicked and a long-time Concord resident, Gregory Maguire. There was much to celebrate as Maguire is actively supporting the rollout of a film adaptation of Wicked, as well as touring for his fifth book in the Wicked series, Elphie.


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Creating an Enduring Legacy: Collaboration in Community

April 25, 2025
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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April 19, 2025, in Massachusetts was a festive occasion with hundreds of thousands of people from around the world gathering to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolution. Across Concord and surrounding towns, hundreds of volunteers, museums, shops, restaurants, art galleries, and town staff worked tirelessly for months leading up to the commemorations. They worked hard to showcase the very best of the historic region to visitors from around the world – from American Revolutionary history to literary legends, beautiful parks and nature, and a wide array of cultural institutions.

As the historic moment approached, two independent, women-owned Concord publishers – Barefoot Books and Voyager Publishing – rose to the occasion and created lasting tributes to this historic anniversary.


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Many Voices, One Revolution

March 28, 2025
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe come to Concord, Lexington, and the surrounding towns to witness the time-honored traditions, tactical demonstrations, and festive commemorations that pay tribute to the first battle of the American Revolution. These amazing living history moments are only possible with the dedication and support of hundreds of passionate historical reenactors who work year-round to ensure the stories of our nation stay alive in the hearts and minds of visitors to our national parks.


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Ken Burns’ American Revolution: A View Through the Lens of History

March 28, 2025
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward will premiere on PBS on November 16, 2025. The series examines how America’s creation turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.


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Ken Burns’ American Revolution: A View Through the Lens of History

January 28, 2025
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward will premiere on PBS on November 16, 2025. The series examines how America’s creation turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe. 

Discover Concord magazine had the privilege of speaking with the filmmakers about their experience here in the Concord and Lexington area and what it meant to them to film such an important documentary about the war that would launch the United States of America into being.


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A Walk Along Concord’s American Mile

September 5, 2024
Cynthia L. Baudendistel and Jennifer C. Schünemann
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Few places in the United States offer a wealth of history, literature, anthropological clues, and examples of early American architecture along a one-mile stroll. Concord’s American Mile invites you to enjoy the great outdoors while learning about the town’s fascinating history. Begin your adventure at Monument Square and head east along Lexington Road.


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Thoughtful Places in Concord

June 15, 2024
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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One of the most important decisions we can make is where to spend our time – either on a visit, or when thinking about where to put down roots and build a family and community. One of the aspects of Concord that attracts so many people from around the world to come here – to spend time, or to stay – is the unique essence of ‘place.’


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Simple Steps for a Summertime Tea Party

June 15, 2024
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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Tea’s association with Great Britain began in the 17th-century when it was introduced to British society by Portuguese and Dutch traders. Initially, it was considered a luxury item, affordable only to the elite. However, the British East India Company’s monopoly on tea trade and the subsequent expansion of tea cultivation in British colonies like India and Sri Lanka, made tea more accessible to the masses. 


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Lights! Camera! Action! A New Film Stars Concord’s Own Ellen Garrison

June 15, 2024
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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When history and inspiration collide, great things happen. And so, when Jennifer Burton and Julie Dobrow, founders of the “Half the History” project at Tufts University, heard the amazing story of Concord’s Ellen Garrison, they knew they had found the perfect subject for their project series, which places a spotlight on the incredible achievements of women and their important contributions to society.


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From Concord to the World: Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story

June 15, 2024
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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There is something about this small town that continues to draw magnetic personalities who shape our country over and over. One such luminary is Doris Kearns Goodwin – Pulitzer Prize-winning author, respected presidential historian, and wife of the internationally acclaimed presidential speechwriter, the late Richard (Dick) Goodwin. Together, this inspirational couple witnessed the turbulent events of the 1960s and worked hard to do their part in shaping a more positive outcome for future generations.


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    Battlefields of the American Revolution: New Commemorative Stamps

    As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolution, the United States Post Office is commemorating the occasion with 15 new stamps memorializing five turning points in the fight for American independence.
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    Orchard House: A Legacy of Literature and History

    It is rare to find the very home where a beloved feminist author penned her most famous work, Little Women—a novel that has never been out of print for over a century and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Rarer still is to find that home still preserved just as she and her family left it, filled with their personal belongings. Add to that a rich history spanning centuries, and you have Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts.
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    Minute Man National Historical Park: The Birthplace of the American Revolution

    Few places in America capture the spirit and legacy of a nation quite like Minute Man National Historical Park – located along the “Battle Road” corridor of Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington, Massachusetts. It was here that the first running battles of the American Revolution took place on April 19, 1775. Later, in the 19th century, Concord became the epicenter of a literary, philosophical, and environmental movement that endures today. Revolutions—whether on the battlefield or in the mind—demand vision, dedication, and sacrifice. The same is true for preserving the rich history to be found in these remarkable places.

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