Concord250 Permanent Memorial
The Memorial Concept Explained 1. Timeline – a 120 foot low wall. Each foot represents 100 years – equaling the 12,000 years that historians have assessed humans have lived in […]
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Concord Pride Celebration!
Thanks to Maia Kennedy for fabulous photographs and covering such a terrific event! More photos here Read about Concord Pride! ConcordPride is being celebrated for the […]
Community Chest officially opens the Community Closet
On May 2nd the Community Closet officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting welcoming eligible shoppers and community members into the space. The new Community Closet is a free […]
CONCORD250 MAY & JUNE EVENTS
JUNE 8: Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life June 8 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm FREE In 1835, 12-year-old Ellen Garrison marched in the Concord bicentennial parade, the only […]
Call for Creative Programs
The Concord Center Cultural District Taskforce seeks proposals to activate and illuminate, Freedom’s Silhouette, a temporary art installation in Monument Square. Writers, poets, musicians, performers, new media creators, filmmakers, actors, educators, […]
Patriots’ Day Information
From The Concord Visitor Center: North Bridge and parade updates Be sure to join us for Patriots’ Day but be aware of these important updates: The North Bridge Fight Commemoration scheduled […]
Patriots Weekend: Concord250 Events & More!
April 13, Saturday A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour 10AM In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots […]
Read about Concord250 & 250 Trees
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, Concord is planting 250 trees. This living monument, coordinated by the Concord250 Permanent Memorials Subcommittee, celebrates Concord’s […]
Concord Celebrates Women’s History Month!
Flipping the Script: The Women of the Manse These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old […]
Minute Man National Historical Park: Patriots Day / April Events
“Battle Road” NPS Photo/ Amanda Pollock Visit Minute Man National Historical Park site for more info. What is Patriots’ Day? Patriots’ Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts commemorating the […]