“Remaking America’s Constitution 1840-1920” Join renowned constitutional scholar for a timely conversation on his powerful new book, Born Equal that explores how the ideal of birth equality reshaped the U.S. Constitution through four landmark amendments. Members Free | Non-Members $10 | Virtual Free
12-1:30PM Walden Pond State Reservation Interpretive Program "Here's to thee, old apple tree" Sunday, September 28, 12-1:30PM at the Walden Pond Visitor Center.
"Breaking the Polarization Trap" Discussions from History to Solutions with speakers Danielle Allen and Robert Gross Limited seating Reservations required, scholarships available
Goodwin Forum Main Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Please join us for the annual Joel Myerson Lecture: "Stepping Out of Time: Thoreau, Lopez, and the Question of Transcendentalism Today," presented by Prof. Laura Dassow Walls. "Is this who we are?" It's the question of the day, but generations ago the Transcendentalists asked it as […]
Concord-Carlisle Girl Scouts Centennial Celebration 100 Years of Building Girl Leaders of Courage, Confidence, and Character This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Concord-Carlisle Girl Scouts. On Saturday, October 18, from 1–3 p.m. at the historic Concord Scout House, past and present Girl Scouts will gather to celebrate a century of leadership, service, and […]
This film is the completion of the MA250 grant that was awarded to the Town of Concord and Concord250 to help tell these unique stories . These stories challenge us to rethink the Revolution. Freedom wasn’t fought for—or won—by just one group of people. Patriots of Color risked their lives, and their descendants kept pushing for […]
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Larson offers a powerful reexamination of the ideas, debates, and military turning points that made independence possible. From Common Sense to the Declaration itself, and from Boston to […]
Mark your calendar for the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Annual Community Gathering! Join us as we explore the power of interpretation and education to reveal the untold stories of the region’s natural, cultural and historical resources. Learn about what’s planned for 2026, including the reimagining of the award-winning program, Declaring Independence: Then & Now. […]
30 Years of Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and […]
Join quizmaster, host, and Jeopardy! champ Tom Rutledge for Trivia Night in Concord! Play our 6 fabulous rounds of original, brain-teasing trivia with no cover fee. Enjoy the Colonial Inn's full bar/apps/ dinner menu. So get your friends, neighbors, or co-workers together, make an unstoppable team (up to 6), and test your collective grasp on […]