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New seminar offered by Concord Historical Collaborative

MinuteMan Visitor Center 250 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

Revolution. Transcendentalism. Women’s suffrage. Take a deep dive into the history that has made Concord a focal point for social change with the Concord Historical Collaborative’s program titled “Changing the Course of History: The Tide of Social Reform in Concord.” Once a month, starting in September and running through June, a different member organization of […]

$75
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Talking and Walking Transcendentally

Are you a transcendentalist? Do you want to practice living more transcendentally? Our local transcendentalist author Rev. Dr. Jim Sherblom will begin each class with one of six transcendental self-culture disciplines to enhance human flourishing. And then we will talk as we amble and explore. Walks will include 1) Emerson-Thoreau Amble to Concord village; 2) […]

$179.00

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West Concord Outdoor Concert Series

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

This is a FREE Family-Friendly Concocert Series every Thursday in July (excluding July 4). July 11: Help (Beatles Cover Band) July 18: Perfect Crime Band (Classic Rock) July 25: The Island Castaways (Jimmy Buffett/Island Rock Band)

Free

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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

February Reading Circle

Host: The Walden Woods Project Location: 44 Baker Farm Road Lincoln, MA Join the Walden Woods Project for our new Reading Circle! We will read and explore works by Thoreau as well as authors whose work contributes to an even deeper examination of Thoreau’s ideas. At our first Reading Circle we will discuss “Civil Disobedience,” […]

Free

Henry David Thoreau 206th Birthday Party (Outdoor)

Barrow Book Store 79 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

You are cordially invited to "live in the season" of Henry David Thoreau's 206th Birthday and saunter by Barrow Bookstore for an outdoor birthday bash to celebrate Concord's native son and famed writer/transcendentalist/abolitionist/and naturalist. WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 2023, 12pm - 7pm. WHERE: Outside Barrow Bookstore, 79 Main St. Concord, MA. FREE EVENT, ALL WELCOME […]

Free