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Creative Lives, Artistic Passion: Women of the Old Manse

The Old Manse Monument Street, Concord, MA, United States

Creative Lives, Artistic Passion: Women of the Old Manse Wednesday, July 3 2-2:45PM  Cost Member Adult: FREE; Member Child: FREE; Member Family: FREE; Nonmember Adult: $10; Nonmember Child: $5; Students/Seniors $9 Contact 9783693909 oldmanse@thetrustees.org Location The Old Manse Concord, MA Directions to The Old Manse Category History, Art & Culture What does it mean to […]

$5 – $10

Summer Sunset Transcendental Meditation

The Old Manse Monument Street, Concord, MA, United States

Slow down and savor the season with a relaxing sunset meditation by the Concord River at the Old Manse. We'll start with a few selections from Emerson and Thoreau about the Concord River, followed by a short guided meditation and time to simply be still on the river's edge. Following the meditation, join us for […]

$10 – $15

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Historic Tours of Downtown Concord

Concord Visitor Center 58 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Stroll through parts of our nation's history and experience places where Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne found their inspiration. See ancient gravestones, and stand by the North Bridge, where the shots were fired that were heard round the world! The Town of Concord, MA is rich in American revolutionary and literary history. Take part in […]

$8 – $12

Little Women Tea

Concord Scout House 74 Walden St., Concord, MA, United States

Children’s Tea at the Concord Scout House, sponsored by Concord Recreation. Event includes photo booth, crafts, storytelling and more. -- including a visit from Louisa May Alcott! $15/20 with advanced reservation only. For more information, call 978-287-1064

$15 – $20

Paul Revere: Man and Myth Virtual Forum

Concord Museum is presenting a Virtual Forum titled Paul Revere: Man and Myth from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Paul Revere and his midnight ride –immortalized as the harbinger of the dramatic escalation of the American colonial rebellion against the British Empire – has been celebrated in tales and songs throughout the centuries. But what really happened […]

Free

House of Seven Gables Virtual Visit on Zoom

Concord, MA, United States

In 1668, merchant and ship-owner John Turner built a house on Salem Harbor that was destined to become one of America's most beloved historic homes. Designated a National Historic Landmark District in 2007, the House is best know today as the setting of world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel. Join Julie Arrison, the community […]

Free

Anne Barrett Presents “Victorian Holiday Traditions” on ZOOM or In Person at Concord COA

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

🎁 🌲 🎁 🌲 🎁 🌲 🎁 🌲 🎁 🌲 🎁 🌲 🎁 🌲 The Concord COA welcomes back Anne Barrett for a theatrical performance of “Victorian Holiday Traditions.” As “Victoria Yule” Anne welcomes you into her parlor where she shares the history of many Christmas traditions passed down from “Grandmama” and “Grandpapa.” She’ll read […]

Free

GREAT DECISIONS 2022 – Led by John Gardella in Person / Series on Thursdays at 1:00PM Starts Jan. 27

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

John Gardella returns to lead the 2022 Great Decisions program at the COA. Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching DVDs, and meeting weekly to discuss the critical global issues facing America today. This year’s topics are: “Changing Demographics”, “Outer Space,” “Climate […]

$35

A Walk with Louisa and Ellen

Concord Museum

“To spend the day at their house was a rapturous event,” Ellen Emerson wrote to a friend in 1869, remembering her friends, the Alcott girls. Join us for a walking tour highlighting the objects and homes of remarkable women of Concord, including Louisa May Alcott and her dear friend Ellen Emerson.

$15.