Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Larson offers a powerful reexamination of the ideas, debates, and military turning points that made independence possible. From Common Sense to the Declaration itself, and from Boston to […]
Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of his Concord haunts! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include “The House of the Seven Gables,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “Annabel […]
Explore how ideas about community and belonging changed during and after the American Revolution. Learn about the impact of Harvard University’s temporary relocation to Concord, the daily experiences of families and children, and the networks of care among Black and Indigenous families from the exhibition’s co-curators David Wood, Curator, and Susan Foster Jones, Director of […]
Don’t miss a concert in the courtyard with hometown favorites Goodwin Band, a genre-defying band blending indie funk, reggae folk, and art rock into a gritty, soulful sound. With layered instrumentation and raw energy, their music is both complex and unfiltered—equal parts groove and depth. A powerful live experience that’s anything but predictable. Enjoy a […]