February 2018
A Visit with President Lincoln
The Museum is pleased to again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood's first-person historical interpretation, "A Visit with Abraham Lincoln," includes stories of Lincoln's early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Recommended for all ages! Non-members $16/$8 child; Members $10/$6 child; ticket price includes Museum admission and crafts after the performance. Space is limited, so reserve early: online or by phone…
Find out more »March 2018
Winter Night at Wright Tavern
Shake off the winter blues at Wright Tavern! Join us for a talk on taverns and their Revolutionary history with local historian John Hannigan. Then, try some brews like “Powder Horn Pale Ale” and “Midnight Rider Porter” with a beer tasting hosted by Battle Road Brewery of Maynard. There is no better place than historic Wright Tavern to get a taste of history! Museum members free, Non-members $8. Click here to register online, or call 978-369-9763, x216. This event will…
Find out more »May 2018
Concord Museum Hidden Treasures: Wright Tavern Open House
The Concord Museum, in partnership with First Parish Church, will open the first floor of Wright Tavern to the public to celebrate this historic and hidden treasure. Learn about the role the building played in the events of the Revolution, from the election of John Hancock as president of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, to visits from the King’s army during the battles of Concord and Lexington. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy colonial games, crafts, and a colonial clothing try-on for kids,…
Find out more »June 2018
Family Lego Build
Visit Wright Tavern in Concord Center to meet Cody Wells, "The Lego Man" and take part in a C3Brix Custom Open Build. Cody will bring hundreds of thousands of bricks and will lead games and challenges all day long! Before the event, children of all ages can build their own Lego creation of something they love about Concord - a favorite building, re-creation of an event, the Concord River, Walden Pond, or a favorite hiking trail. Participants can then bring…
Find out more »July 2018
Hands-on History at Wright Tavern – FREE On second Saturdays throughout the summer:
Saturday, July 14, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Drop by Wright Tavern to get hands-on with history! Try your hand at writing with quill and ink, sew a scented sachet, make your own soap, be a tinsmith, and much more! Wright Tavern is located at 2 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742.
Find out more »September 2018
Emerson’s Circle: Concord in the 1800s
Saturdays: July 14, 28; August 11, 25; September 8, 22. 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m. This walk meets at Wright Tavern (2 Lexington Road, Concord MA 01742). Led by a Museum educator, explore 1800s Concord and discover the impact of the anti-slavery movement and the Civil War, the lives and homes of the famous authors who lived here, and how these stories have been preserved over the generations. 1 mile walk, mostly flat sidewalk or pavement, rain or shine. Advance…
Find out more »October 2018
Concord Museum’s 2018 Concord Festival of Authors at the Wright Tavern
Open Violation of Honor: Concord, Lexington, and the Ethics of the Revolutionary War, with Craig Bruce Smith Friday, October 5, 2018 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. FREE, but space is limited, so please register in advance.
Find out more »Concord Festival of Authors: Drink Beer Think Beer
Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint, with John Holl Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Followed by a beer tasting. Members $5; Non-members $12; by reservation. Reserve your tickets
Find out more »November 2018
Concord Museum Author Series: Votes for Women: Massachusetts Leaders in the Woman Suffrage Movement, with Barbara Berenson
FREE, but space is limited, so please register in advance. Co-sponsored by the Concord League of Women Voters. The Concord Museum is a program partner for the Women's Suffrage Celebration Coalition.
Find out more »June 2019
Father’s Day Beer Talk and Tasting
Celebrate a very special Father’s Day at historic Wright Tavern! Join us for a conversation with Mike Smith author of The Comic Book Story of Beer and head brewer for Aeronaut Brewing Co. of Somerville. Hear fascinating and pithy insights into the history of the world’s favorite brew from the New York Times Bestseller. Following the talk, enjoy a selection of beers from the tap room of Aeronaut Brewing Co. Mingle with Mike Smith and discover tasting notes from the…
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Reenactment of a Meeting of the Provincial Congress 1774 July 07, 2019 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM Overview The Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre have thrown the Massachusetts Bay Colony into chaos. By 1774 all representative government has been banned and General Thomas Gage is suppressing the rights of the colonists. A group of brave and civic-minded colonists decides to meet anyway. They gather at the Wright Tavern in Concord to debate taxes, their rights, and how to…
Find out more »Summer Night at Wright Tavern
Summer Night at Wright Tavern: Crafty Bastards with Lauren Clark and Saltbox Kitchen Brewery and BareWolf Brewing
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