Concord’s Writing Tradition Continues: Alan Lightman & Samantha Power

December 15, 2021

Concord’s great tradition of writing lives on today. Here we highlight just two of the books published recently by Concordians: Alan Lightman’s Ada and the Galaxies, and Samantha Power’s The Education of an Idealist.

The Historic Peabody Building: A Gem in the Woods of Concord

The Peabody Building is part of Concord’s mid-century modern architectural legacy. Designed in 1968 by The Architects Collaborative (TAC) as an elementary school, it was opened in 1970 and served (along with the Sanborn building) for 55 years as the Concord Middle School. This building is the physical manifestation of the mid-century architects’ aspirations for the elevation of our society, starting with children and the design of their environment.

Discover the Battle Road

This week from Discover the Battle Road: Where do you stand on the Boston Massacre? Was it an overreaction on the part of British soldiers or were they simply defending themselves? Discover how a minor altercation escalated into a deadly confrontation, and consider both sides in "The Boston Massacre: Spark of Revolution or Act of Self Defense?" Speaking of revolution, when did the American Revolution begin? Arguably, that crucial turning-point occurred in Concord two hundred fifty years ago, when representatives from close to 200 towns met to deal with “the dangerous and alarming situation of public affairs” touched off by Britain’s harsh reaction to the Boston Tea Party. "In the Forefront of Revolution: The Massachusetts Provincial Congress" explores how the delegates chipped away at British authority and set the stage for revolution.