In the 1800s, Concord was the center for American authors and thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. They gathered together with other Concordians to discuss issues of the day such as slavery, war, the natural world, and many other topics. Led by a Museum educator, explore 1800s Concord and […]
Sharing Stories Do you love children’s books? Are you drawn into a story by its pictures? Have you ever wondered about the writer behind the story? Join Barefoot Books for a casual family- friendly event at our new Bradford Mill location! We’ll begin with Storytime to share picture books with themes of play, inclusion, and […]
Come learn more about Nashoba Brooks School for your child! We are hosting walkthroughs of the campus and school. The October 24 event from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. is focused on our co-ed Lower School (Grades PS-3). Please see the flier below for more information! RSVP to admission@nashobabrooks.org
When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through Join panelists Kimberly M. Blaeser, Jennifer Elise Foerster, and Heid E. Erdrich, award-winning poets and contributing editors of the landmark anthology When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through, the first comprehensive anthology of Native Poetry, edited by U.S. […]
Join us for this special Halloween event! Take a tour through historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a Concord Museum guide. Learn about the lives and deaths of past Concordians through stories passed down through the generations. 1 mile walk, mostly flat sidewalk or pavement, rain or shine. Advanced registration required.
Join us as Dr. Kristina West takes us back in time to the Salem Witch Trials to discuss the role of the accused and accusing children. Dr. West’s book, Reading the Salem Witch Trial: The Guilt of Innocent Blood is the first study of the Salem Witch Trials to focus solely on children, and builds […]
Please drop by the COA reception desk to update your profile, and we will give you three Dutch candy cane bloom tulip bulbs from Van Engelen nurseries to plant in your garden. When you stop in this is a great opportunity for us to re-take your photo and collect emergency contact information, your email address, […]
This session will feature The Transcendentalists and Their World, Robert Gross’s long-awaited study of Concord in the era of Emerson and Thoreau. Why Concord? How did a small and seemingly quiet village in the hinterlands of Boston become, by popular reckoning, the birthplace of two revolutions—the American War of Independence that began with shots fired by the […]
The Center for Parents and Teachers announces a new and innovative offering on How to Manage Stress in Uncertain Times Please find instructions below each workshop on how to register for individual sessions. Wish to attend all all sessions? Please email cpt@concordps.org and type “Series on Managing Stress” in the subject line. We are […]
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends and family! […]
