Join Concord Fife and Drum as they bring to life the sounds and songs of the American Revolution! Music had an important role to play in the Revolutionary war, from keeping spirits up to helping direct soldiers on the battlefield. To celebrate the Fourth of July, and the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence, members […]
Saturday, July 4, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Join us for a powerful Independence Day tradition at The Robbins House: Reading with Frederick Douglass. Held annually on our front lawn, this community event features a reading of Douglass’s famous speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Audience participation is encouraged—come lend your […]
In July 1776 the citizens of Concord listened to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and then voted to accept. The Wright Tavern and Freedom's Way are sponsoring an event to recreate this experience on the steps of First Parish in Concord. Come hear and discuss the reading of the greatest document ever written. […]