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Photo op: Capture Your Inner Loyalist!
Feeling regal? Flourish your own camera and capture your inner Loyalist spirit as you sit in the throne chair outside of Barrow Bookstore. On April 19, 1775, Concord was committed to the Patriots' cause. But some prominent Loyalists had been here first. Come read more about them in Barrow Bookstore's outdoor display and take your photo. Royal or not, you are fabulous! Self-serve. Weather dependent.
Outside Barrow Bookstore, 79 Main Street, Concord, MA (down the alleyway behind Fritz and Gigi Clothing Store)
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Concord Authors' Revolutionary War Ancestors
Outdoor Display and Photo Ops: Concord Authors' Revolutionary War Ancestors
At your own pace and time, walk through Barrow Bookstore's outdoor display and into the dramatic world of the fighting Revolutionary War ancestors of famed Concord authors such as Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and more. From Patriot foot soldiers running to the cause, to privateers plundering the king's ships on the sea, to ministers thundering "freedom" from the pulpit, a potential Loyalist spy, and a future president walking a miserable path over the mountains to seek aid from France, dramatic tales and photo ops await!
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Open House at Thoreau Farm
In honor of Concord 250, Thoreau Farm has special open house hours this April. Beginning with the afternoon of April 19, and continuing through April 27, drop-in to Thoreau Farm for activities for all ages.
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"Scenes from the Revolution" - A Quarter Millennial Musical
CONCORD250 presents: "SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION" - a MUSICAL for all ages - tells the story of the American Revolution through a series of musical numbers and historical scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Featuring student performers from Bolton, Carlisle, Concord, and Newton! The songs are heartwarming and entertaining. The dialogue is historically relevant and compelling. FREE! Please join us! Two performances at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM (running time 50 minutes)
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13th Annual Tough Ruck Marathon
A Concord250 Event!
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, 1,000 military personnel, first responders, and civilians from across the country will gather before dawn to honor their fallen comrades as part of the 2025 Tough Ruck held in partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and the Boston Marathon. Visit toughruck.org for more information or to sign up.
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17th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Join OARS for our 17th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival! For 16 years, we have hosted this incredible event with friends from our watershed, aiming to unite the community around local environmental issues, inspire advocacy, and provide opportunities for local involvement from people like YOU. This year’s award-winning films are brought to you from the nation’s largest environmental film festival.
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The Spitfire Grill
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she finds so much more – a second chance in a new community that she in turn transforms forever.
Apr 25 – May 18, 2025
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