For the past 27 years the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council has had a January celebration to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 2021, we plan to continue this tradition and are excited to do so during a time when we recognize that our mission and the mission that Dr. King […]
Carve out some time for yourself and make a functional piece of art to brighten your home! This basket requires (almost) no sewing, and is constructed by weaving strips of fabric over cotton piping. Enjoy a couple of relaxing hours wrapping and weaving, and end by sewing on a decorative button to finish and personalize […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18, 2021 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a conversation on Thoreau, Gandhi, and King with Congressman Ro Khanna whose grandfather, Amarnath Vidyalankar, was inspired by Henry David Thoreau and was jailed as part of Gandhi’s independence movement. Congressman Khanna and Museum Director Tom Putnam will […]
Letters to Children from the Concord Free Public Library Would your child like to receive their own special personalized letter from our library staff? Click the link to complete a form and let us know what your child is reading and what his/her interests are and we will write a letter to the child! Please […]
“Tea's proper use is to amuse the idle, relax the studious, and dilute the full meals of those who cannot use exercise,” declared the 19th-century English writer Samuel Johnson. Join us for a slideshow on the fascinating history of this world’s most-popular beverage--from China, Tibet, and India, to England, Russia, and the U.S. Along the […]
Join award-winning haiku poet Brad Bennett for a Zoom introduction to haiku, the most popular form of poetry in the world. Following an introduction to haiku, a short history, and a discussion of the major elements of the form, we’ll try our hand at writing a few using a prompt. Everybody is welcome to join […]
On the eve of the 2021 presidential inaugural, the Museum is partnering with Mass Humanities on a virtual screening of a new film JFK: The Last Speech, which explores the dramatic relationship between two American icons—John F. Kennedy and Robert Frost. The documentary chronicles how JFK’s last speech in his home state of Massachusetts at the dedication of the Robert Frost […]
The PSAT provides students with an introduction to college admissions testing. Now that you've received the scores, it's time to formulate a plan. In this seminar-style class, families will learn how to interpret PSAT results, how to decide which test to take, and how to build a smart and effective testing calendar that maximizes student […]
ConcordCAN Sustainability Webinar Zero Carbon, Zero Bills for Concord, a Live Webinar On Zoom This webinar is taught by David Green, who has completed an energy transformation of his own home and has written a book about it. (Zero Carbon Home). The improvements he has made by installing insulation and air-sealing, heat pumps and solar PV […]
