Democracy and Beer. The Wright Tavern is hosting a beer garden with the Reclaim our Democracy. It will be a celebration of democracy and the founding of America. Come and enjoy. The Wright Tavern will be open for tours and enjoyment. A donation of $10.00 is greatly appreciated. The hours are 11:00 - 4:00.
Tour Old Hill Burial Ground and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from April 19, 1775 including Emerson Cogswell, Colonel Barrett, and Captain David Brown. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain. $15 […]
Porchfest—a free, family-friendly music festival—will be filling West Concord Village and the surrounding streets with music on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 PM (Rain Date: 6/14). Grab a map at an event hub (the Harvey Wheeler Center and Thoreau School ) and check out over 50 musical acts. Park at the MBTA lot or on local streets. Info […]
Celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Crafted Together! We are so grateful to hit this milestone and to ring in year 2 with our community. This indoor and outdoor event will feature fun activities, giveaways, a hair tinsel + feathers pop-up, and specially made products available this day only. Check back on this webpage and follow […]
Join Thoreau scholars featured in the new Thoreau documentary for a free public webinar exploring the documentary.
What is freedom? How do we win it? And if it comes - how will we use it? Join scholar, Lakshmi Bose, and classical actress, Poornima Kirby, for an inspiring exploration of women’s writings and conversations across the age of revolutions - a 70+ year period spanning movements in America, France and Haiti. Some women […]
Let's get outside and move together! Join library staff to start your week with a Monday morning walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. There is always something to see including this cheery piano from Concord Conservatory’s Pianos on the Town Celebration. Wear your sneakers, grab your walking poles, and bring a friend. All walking […]
Grace and Elizabeth, A Life Together, offers a unique opportunity to meet Grace Keyes, women’s golf champion and founding member of the Women’s Golf Association of Boston, and her life partner, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, artist, philanthropist, and founder of Concord Art, sharing the story of their remarkable life together. This original living history piece was […]
🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿 🌿 Join Bob White for a 1.8-mile walk through Lincoln's Mt. Misery Conservation Land. Enjoy wide open trails through rolling hills, views of agricultural fields, ponds, and a moderate effort over 100 foot-high Mt. Misery. Meet in the parking area on the right side of Route 117, […]