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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T183000
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SUMMARY:Evening of Fife & Drum Music (Military Tattoo)
DESCRIPTION:Attend the 23rd Annual Lexington Tattoo and Muster \nFree outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring four other corps.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/evening-of-fife-drum-music-military-tattoo/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Historical Visitor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20250430T161549Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250: Umbrella Arts “Black Out Walden”
DESCRIPTION:Spring through Fall 2025 \n\nThe exhibition is planned for The Brister Hill Loop\, part of the forest named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought property in Walden Woods and lived there along with other formerly enslaved. This area holds the untold stories of people who etched out their lives in an area inhospitable to growth. The exhibit intends to be a historically informed temporary outdoor installation in this area to remember those whose lives remain unmarked to express the importance and fullness of history that exists within the background of this historical site. \n\nThis project is part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s long standing Art Ramble tradition\, but is extended this year because of the 250 celebration. Viewers will walk a trail that has one monument to Brister Freeman and is otherwise named Thoreau’s trail where quotes accompany you throughout. Between 10 and 12 works will be dispersed and placed along a marked path leading to the Reflection Circle. \n\nThe participating artists will pull their inspiration from the research and information provided about Walden Woods with the primary source of research being the book Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord\, Massachusetts by Elise Lemire. \n\nThe site-specific exhibition will be a combination of sculpture\, installation and live performance inspired by the inhabitants of these woods to evoke their presence and to express the experiences of their lives within the space. Many of the artists will also have work in a show that will be being held concurrently in the Allie Kussin Gallery at The Umbrella Arts Center.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-umbrella-arts-black-out-walden/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
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SUMMARY:Art Reception at Wright Tavern: “Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides”
DESCRIPTION:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides \nAn exhibition of Fine Art prints made to resemble 18th century broadsides created for the semiquincentennial celebration of Concord Massachusetts. They are on view at the Wright Tavern\, an historic building that played a role in the founding of the United States and the place where the Provincial Congress was planned. Nineteen artists created prints at Shepherd & Maudsleigh Studio in West Newton\, a large space where artists and printmakers can create their work in a community environment. Just as in 1775\, their messaging urges us to awaken\, rise\, and act. \nMeet the artists and celebrate the Tavern on April 30th from 6-8pm \nParticpating Artists: Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd\, Saskia Van Vactor \nSponsors: Shepherd & Maudsleigh Studio\, Blick Art Materials \nWright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Rd\, Concord MA\nhttps://www.wrighttavern.org/\nOpen Daily\, 11 am- 5 pm\, closed Tuesdays \n  \n \n 
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/art-reception-at-wright-tavern-awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides/
LOCATION:wright tavern
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T163000
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SUMMARY:Dance Prism Ballet Presents “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”
DESCRIPTION:Dance Prism Ballet presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, Shakespeare’s shimmering fantasy of fairies and foolish mortals\, coming to theaters for two performances only.  \nJ. Everett Collins Center\, Andover |  April 25th  at 2:30 \nThe Performing Arts Center in Littleton | April  26th at 2:30 \nDance Prism’s production is a magical mix of fairy fun and silly adventures! Watch as four young friends get tangled in love and laughter\, and giggle at Bottom the weaver\, who gets turned into a donkey by the cheeky Puck. This delightful tale of fairies\, humans\, magic\, and mix-ups is set to Mendelssohn’s lively and sparkling music and is sure to delight audiences  of all ages.  \nVisit www.danceprism.com for tickets Group rates are available by sending an inquiry to danceprism.groupsales@gmail.com. Tickets are non-refundable but exchanges for same performances can be accommodated. All Seats are Reserved.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/dance-prism-ballet-presents-a-midsummers-night-dream/
LOCATION:Littleton Performing Arts Center\, King Street 56\, Littleton\, 01460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T220000
DTSTAMP:20250430T161542Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum: The 250th Midnight Ride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at the 250th Midnight Ride Celebration. Enjoy an unforgettable night of festive food\, entertainment\, and dancing as we mark this historic milestone in style and honor Churchill and Janet Franklin. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum’s educational programs\, helping us continue to inspire and engage future generations through the power of history.\n\nWe look forward to celebrating with you!
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord-museum-the-250th-midnight-ride-celebration/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T210000
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SUMMARY:Southern Rail Brings High-Energy Bluegrass to Concord Conservatory of Music on April 26
DESCRIPTION:Southern Rail will deliver their high-energy performance\, riveting harmonies\, irrepressible humor\, and sparkling banjo\, mandolin\, and guitar solo work\, promising an unforgettable night of bluegrass music. The band features CCM faculty member Rich Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals\, Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals\, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals\, and John Tibert on mandolin and harmony vocals. Together\, they create rich vocal textures and deliver beautiful\, creative bluegrass arrangements that have captivated audiences for years.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/southern-rail-brings-high-energy-bluegrass-to-concord-conservatory-of-music-on-april-26/
LOCATION:Concord Conservatory of Music\, 1317 Main Street (within the West Concord Union Church)\, Concord\, MA\, 01719
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20250425T153912Z
CREATED:20250417T090732Z
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SUMMARY:West Concord Art Loop Kick-Off Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Postponed to April 26th\, due to the weather. \nJoin us April 26th! \n 
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/west-concord-art-loop-kick-off-celebration/
LOCATION:West Concord Junction\, Commonwealth Avenue and Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20250425T153912Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T153912Z
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SUMMARY:Claiming Sovereignty: Native Communities and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth James-Perry\, Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer and Artist\, joins us for a conversation on the experiences of Native communities in the Massachusetts area during the American Revolution. As part of the new special exhibition Whose Revolution Elizabeth James-Perry created a Wampum choker that represents the kind of object an eighteenth-century Wampanoag soldier from eastern Massachusetts\, active in the Revolutionary War Militia and Naval companies might choose to wear into battle. In the forum\, learn more about the creation of the choker and its significance. Arrive early for an opportunity to view the Wampum choker in the special exhibition Whose Revolution. \nFree Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/claiming-sovereignty-native-communities-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents,Indigenous
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:cm1@concordmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093105Z
CREATED:20250417T090730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093105Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:For 16 years\, we have hosted this incredible event with friends from our watershed\, aiming to unite the community around local environmental issues\, inspire advocacy\, and provide opportunities for local involvement from people like YOU. This year’s award-winning films are brought to you from the nation’s largest environmental film festival. The films\, celebrating the theme Wild at Heart\, speak to the power of wild places to spark inspiration\, compassion\, and understanding of the world around us.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/17th-annual-wild-scenic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Maynard Fine Arts Theatre\, 19 Summer Street\, Maynard\, 01754
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="OARS":MAILTO:office@oars3rivers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T153000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093112Z
CREATED:20250417T090837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093112Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum: Family Progam: Meet a Sailor
DESCRIPTION:Free with Museum Admission. Members visit free. Drop-in throughout the day.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord-museum-family-progam-meet-a-sailor/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:cm1@concordmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093112Z
CREATED:20250417T090837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093112Z
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SUMMARY:Barefoot Books: Panel Discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History
DESCRIPTION:How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles\, wine\, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise Up!\, Barefoot Books’ America 250 collection\, and ways to engage children in hopeful discussion for our nation’s future. For ages 10+.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/barefoot-books-panel-discussion-with-rise-up-powerful-protests-in-american-history/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books\, 23 Bradford Street\, 2nd Flor\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barefoot Books":MAILTO:lauren.joyner@barefootbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093104Z
CREATED:20250417T090728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093104Z
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SUMMARY:Barefoot Books hosts family-friendly event: Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime\, help us add to our community art project and tell us: “What Do You Stand For?” You will have the chance to purchase a copy and get it signed by the author! All ages welcome.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/barefoot-books-hosts-family-friendly-event-rise-up-powerful-protests-in-american-history/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books\, 23 Bradford Street\, 2nd Flor\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barefoot Books":MAILTO:lauren.joyner@barefootbooks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T160000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093112Z
CREATED:20250417T090836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093112Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum: Meet Steve the Silversmith\, Family Prorgam
DESCRIPTION:Meet a real-life silversmith who will be demonstrating his craft and exploring history’s most famous patriot silversmith\, Paul Revere! \nFree with Museum Admission. Members visit free. Drop-in throughout the day. \n  \n 
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord-museum-meet-steve-the-silversmith-family-prorgam/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:cm1@concordmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093104Z
CREATED:20250417T090713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093104Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum: Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Step back to 1784 and spend time with Martha Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive living history program. During your time together\, Mrs. Washington will share news of her family\, and how her husband’s role in current events impacts her family and her developing nation. \n 
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord-museum-family-program/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:cm1@concordmuseum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20250417T093103Z
CREATED:20250417T090711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093103Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250: Call to Poets
DESCRIPTION:Submission period:  April 21\, 2025 – October 1\, 2025
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-call-to-poets/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093102Z
CREATED:20250417T090708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093102Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: “SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION –  a Quarter Millennial Musical”
DESCRIPTION:“SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION” IS READY FOR CONCORD250 \nPlease join us after the parade at The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden St. Concord MA on SATURDAY APRIL 19\, 2025 for two performances of “SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION – a Quarter Millennial Musical” written by Aline Shader. \nFor all ages\, this engaging musical\, with heartwarming and entertaining songs and historically relevant dialogue\, includes scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the signing of Declaration of Independence including a special song\, “One If By Land\,” commemorating Paul Revere’s Ride. \nThe performers include middle school students from Concord and Lexington. The production is directed by Kathryn Denney with piano accompanist Jonathan Fagan\, produced by Alex Leiva and Jenny Hersch and presented by Songs Children Sing. \nLocation: The Performing Arts Center 51 Walden St\, Concord MA 01742\nDate: Saturday April 19\, 2025\nPerformance times: 2:00pm and 4:00pm\nFREE-OF-CHARGE with general seating \nFor more information\, please contact:\nCarole Wayland\ndirector@51walden.org\n978-369-7911
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-event-scenes-from-the-revolution-a-quarter-millennial-musical/
LOCATION:51 walden
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T180000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093102Z
CREATED:20250417T090702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093102Z
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SUMMARY:Open House at Thoreau Farm
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Concord 250\, Thoreau Farm has special open house hours this April. \nBeginning with the afternoon of April 19\, and continuing through April 27\, drop-in to Thoreau Farm for activities for all ages.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/open-house-at-thoreau-farm/
LOCATION:Thoreau Farm\, 341 Virginia Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T193000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093102Z
CREATED:20250417T090658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093102Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum: Free Admission on Patriots’ Day April 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum \nOn April 19\, 2025\, the Concord Museum will host a special Community Day inviting the public to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. As a steward of the largest collection of objects that witnessed the day the “shot heard round the world” set the war in motion\, the Museum will offer a unique opportunity to commemorate this special anniversary through an unforgettable\, family-friendly experience. \nThe Community Day will include: \n· Free admission (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)\, including access to the immersive April 19\, 1775 galleries to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and the new special exhibition Whose Revolution. \n· A family-friendly encampment of Revolutionary Living History (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). Billerica Colonial Minutemen will drill with muskets\, cook over an open firepit\, and demonstrate colonial crafts. \n· Family drop-in activities (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) inspired by the American Revolution and the new Barefoot Books publication Rise Up! \n· A Forum with Doris Kearns Goodwin (6:00 – 7:00 pm) on the American Revolution and its legacy. Advanced registration is sold out. Limited attendance available via a stand-by line and livestreamed. Free. \n· A free outdoor concert with the Goodwin Band from 6:30 – 7:30 pm\, finishing with a view of a town-wide drone show from the Museum’s front lawn. \n· Food trucks and ice cream stationed outside the Museum from 11:00 am to 8:00pm along with a wine and beer truck from 2:00 pm through the drone show.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord-museum-free-admission-on-patriots-day-april-19-2025/
LOCATION:the concord museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T210000
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SUMMARY:CONCORD250!
DESCRIPTION:APRIL 19 PATRIOTS’ DAY:\n\n\n6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am\, 6am Dawn Salute)\n\n\n8:30AM: PARADE BEGINS\n\n\n9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY\n\n\nMID-DAY: PARADE ENDS\n\n\n1-7:30PM: BLOCK PARTY\n\n\nCONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day\n\n\nMINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK events happening all day\n\n\n7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 “PATRIOTS LIGHT\, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM at Concord Carlisle High School\n\n\nClick here for info on April 19 Weekend road closures\, parade maps\, transportation\, parking and FAQ.\nMore about the Dawn Salute:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nChurch bells at 1st Parish toll at 5:45 a.m. to sound the alarm. \n“Dr. Prescott” arrives at the North Bridge after riding across the fields calling out the warning to towns and villages that the Regulars were on the march and that their destination was Concord. The Concord Minutemen fire salutes and the Concord Independent Battery fire several volleys from the field at the Old Manse. \n\nRead all about Minute Man National Historical Park events here.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250/
LOCATION:Concord Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor,Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20250417T093102Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Block Party
DESCRIPTION:250th Block Party Timeline \nALL DAY EVENTS \n9:00 AM – 7:45 PM \nConcord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike \nCommunity Day at the Concord Museum\, see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s midnight ride\, free access to the new special exhibition Whose Revolution\, a family-friendly encampment of living history\, an outdoor concert\, food and beverage trucks\, and a view of the town-wide Drone show. Free \n  \n11:00 AM – 7:45 PM \nBarrow Bookstore\, 79 Main St. \nPhoto Op: Throne Chair. Flourish your camera and capture your inner loyalist spirit as you sit in the throne chair outside Barrow Bookstore. \nOutdoor Display: Concord Authors’ Revolutionary War Ancestors. Free \n  \nWright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Rd. \nOpen House of this historic tavern where Militia Patriots and British Redcoats met (at different times). Tours\, Beer Garden\, and printmaking exhibition. $ \n  \n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nLandVest\, 24 Main St. \nPhoto Booth. Pose in front of the iconic Old North Bridge and receive a historical figure trading card souvenirs while supplies last. Free \n  \n1:00 PM – 7:45 PM \nConcord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. \nFamily-friendly open house featuring 1700s social media: stories\, dance\, song\, letterpress printing\, historic broadsides\, activities and exhibits\, including the Daughters of the American Revolution. $ \n  \n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nLouisa May Alcott’s Orchard House\, 399 Lexington Rd. \nCelebrate at “The Home of Little Women” – also a Revolutionary War “Witness House” – with costumed interpreters\, games\, music\, presentations\, “Revolutionary Selfies\,” Concord Minutemen\, Nashobah Sagamore Strong Bear Medicine\, and Louisa May Alcott herself reminiscing about the 1875 Centennial festivities. Free \n  \nBY THE HOUR TIMELINE \n  \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nThe Bandstand\, Monument Sq. \nNational Anthem by Alan Swartz. Speeches by dignitaries to kick off the Block Party. \n  \n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM \nConcord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. \nWayside Inn Steppers. Dancing and reenacting 18th-century dance. $ \n  \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM \nConcord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. \nNative American Performance. Indigenous drumming with Dr. Claudia Fox Tree. $ \n  \n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \n51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, 51 Walden St. \nPerformance by local middle schoolers. “Scenes from the Revolution – A Quarter Millennial Musical.” A series of musical numbers and historical scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the Battles of Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Free \n  \n2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nMasonic Lodge\, 58 Monument Sq. \nWright Tavern Sing presents One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies. A joyful celebration of singing in harmony for everyone\, regardless of musical experience or ability. $ \n  \nColdwell Banker\, 11 Main St. \nConcord250 Sounds. Come and listen to live music! Fabulous musicians playing music for the times. In partnership with New England Musicians Resource Fund. Free \n  \n2:45 PM – 3:00 PM \nConcord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. \nWayside Inn Steppers. Dancing and reenacting 18th-century dance. $ \n  \n3:00 PM – 3:30 PM \nConcord Scout House \nChildren’s Book Reading of “Rise Up: Powerful Protests in American History” by Barefoot Books. $ \n  \n3:30 PM – 4:00 PM \nConcord Scout House \nDaughters of the American Revolution\, Liberty Flag Contest Launch. Free \n  \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nConcord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. \nBroadside Ballads and Sea Shanties with David Coffin of Revels and Mara Bonde. $ \n  \n51 Walden Performing Arts Center \nPerformance by local middle schoolers. “Scenes from the Revolution – A Quarter Millennial Musical.” See description for 2 PM show. Free \n  \n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM \n51 Walden Performing Arts Center \n“Bridging Cultures” – 90-minute production featuring Chinese\, Irish and Indian dance troupes\, Indian-Concord historical sketch\, ShinDaiko Ensemble featuring Japanese drums\, and Shivani Dave\, comedian. Free \n  \nConcord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. \nColonial dancing (participatory). $ \n  \nConcord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike \nForum with Doris Kearns Goodwin on the American Revolution and Its legacy. Limited attendance via a stand-by line and livestreamed. Free \n  \n7:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nConcord Museum \nOutdoor concert with the Goodwin Band\, finishing with a view of a town-wide drone show. Free \n  \n8:15 PM – 8:45 PM \nDrone Show at Concord Carlisle High School \n20-minute show in the night sky of a choreographed light show using drones. Free. \n \n   \n  \n 
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-block-party/
LOCATION:Concord Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
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SUMMARY:the Revolutionary Show\, Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Revolutionary Show\, prepared for the 250th\, features art that reveals the unexpected – from 24 local artists! Come by for some new views!
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/the-revolutionary-show-opening-reception/
LOCATION:artscape\, 43 Bradford Street;\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093100Z
CREATED:20250417T090645Z
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SUMMARY:ArtScape hosts The Revolutionary Show Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:ArtScape announces The Revolutionary Show.  \nCelebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected – including old photos of Concord.  \n\nApril 10–May 16th \nArtScape\, Main Gallery\, 43 Bradford Street\, Concord
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/artscape-hosts-the-revolutionary-show-opening-reception/
LOCATION:artscape\, 43 Bradford Street;\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T210000
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SUMMARY:One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies at the Armory
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!)\, we’ll explore harmony\, free our voices\, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. There’s no auditions\, no experience necessary\, and no seeking of perfection\, We’ll just be making music for music-making’s sake! \nA timeless classic about the beauty of the natural world and the kindness we can afford one another as humans\, “What a Wonderful World” feels more important than ever to sing. We’ll explore a choral arrangement of the tune featuring lush\, jazzy harmonies. \nDuring our time together we will: \n○ Play singing games to activate our voices\, bodies\, and connection to one another \n○ Work through the song section by section\, infusing some musicality as we go \n○ Discuss the lyrics of the song and what meaning we can find in it \n○ Sing through the song a bunch and explore the different journeys it may take us on! \nA week prior to the event\, you’ll receive the sheet music and vocal demos arrangement of the song to use as a resource. You don’t have to be able to read sheet music\, you can absolutely learn by ear! We encourage folks to arrive familiar with the arrangement\, but there’s no pressure to learn everything in advance. We’ll fill in the gaps for one another as we explore and play along the way! \nWright Tavern Sing is a program sponsored by the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust. We bring communal music events to Concord that are accessible\, joyful\, and bring a sense of belonging and connection to the greater village. For more information\, go to www.wrighttavern.org/sing. \nKenter Davies is a vocal arranger\, music educator\, and choral facilitator based in Brooklyn\, New York. He dedicates his work to creating spaces where people can engage with music free from the pressure of perfection\, but full of complexity and joy. He highlights the journey over the destination and firmly believes in making music for music-making’s sake. \nKenter facilitates One Day Choirs and other music events with the NYC-based creative community\, Gaia Music Collective. He has led One-Day Choirs all across the country\, celebrating the magic that diversity brings to group song. \nGET YOUR TICKETS $10-$25
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/one-day-choir-with-kenter-davies-at-the-armory/
LOCATION:The Concord Armory\, 91 Everett Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20250417T093059Z
CREATED:20250417T090633Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250: Filmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at His  New Documentary “The American Revolution”
DESCRIPTION:Documentarian Ken Burns will visit Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film\, “The American Revolution\,” timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19\, 1775. Burns will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and historian Rick Atkinson\, author of “The British Are Coming\,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Concord-Carlisle High School. Following approximately 40 minutes of clips\, the filmmakers and Atkinson will join in a conversation about the film and the meaning of events at Lexington and Concord that led to the American Revolution.\n\nThe event will be open to the general public (tickets by lottery system\, through CFPL)\, with reserved seating for Arlington\, Concord\, Lexington\, and Lincoln residents and students. \nThe Concord Free Public Library announced: Ken Burns event lottery is now live and will remain open until Friday\, March 28 at 4 PM. Please read the details carefully before submitting an entry. \n\nClick this link to visit CFPL site to submit form \nThe form is for Concord residents only to enter to win tickets to one of the April 17 Ken Burns events. Please read the details below very carefully before submitting. \n\n\n\nDocumentarian Ken Burns will visit Concord and Lexington on April 17 to discuss his new film\, The American Revolution\, timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19\, 1775. Seating for these events is free but extremely limited and restricted by residency at the request of the filmmakers. As such\, the Library is distributing tickets via a lottery system. \nConcord residents only may use this form to enter to win (1) or (2) tickets to one of the two Ken Burns events on April 17. Winners will be selected randomly. A registered Minuteman Network library card number registered to a verified Concord address is required for entry. Residents of Arlington\, Lexington\, and Lincoln may register for these events through their local Revolution250 organizers. Unfortunately\, residents of other communities are not eligible for attendance. \nThe lottery will close on Friday\, March 28 at 4 PM. We anticipate notifying lottery winners via email on Tuesday\, April 1. Winners’ tickets will be available for pick-up at the Main Library from 9 AM on Tuesday\, April 1 to 5 PM on Friday\, April 4. Any tickets unclaimed after this time will be redistributed. \nAll attendees must present a ticket for entry to the event. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. Absolutely no tickets or additional seats will be available on the day of the event. No exceptions. \n\n\nClick this link to visit CFPL site to submit form\nhttps://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/filmmaker-ken-burns-to-share-early-look-at-his-new-documentary-the-american-revolution/ \n  \n \nPHOTO CREDIT Steve Holmes
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-filmmaker-ken-burns-to-share-early-look-at-his-new-documentary-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord-Carlisle High School\, Walden Street\, Concord\, Ma\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents,Literary Visitor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci! at Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15\, 1452\, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor\, artist\, engineer\, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build paper helicopters at our Wind Table\, try a bridge building challenge in da Vinci Workshop\, go on a scavenger hunt to discover some of da Vinci’s most visionary inventions\, and practice your hand at writing backwards like da Vinci.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/happy-birthday-leonardo-da-vinci-at-discovery-museum/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, 01720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discovery Museum":MAILTO:discoveryacton.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20250312T163642Z
CREATED:20250312T163619Z
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SUMMARY:“Weaving an Address” – Opening Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025 – Fall 2025 \n“Weaving an Address” \nThe exhibition is planned for The Brister Hill Loop\, part of the forest named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought property in Walden Woods and lived there along with other formerly enslaved. This area holds the untold stories of people who etched out their lives in an area inhospitable to growth. The exhibit intends to be a historically informed temporary outdoor installation in this area to remember those whose lives remain unmarked to express the importance and fullness of history that exists within the background of this historical site. \n  \nThis project is part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s long standing Art Ramble tradition\, but is extended this year because of the 250 celebration. Viewers will walk a trail that has one monument to Brister Freeman and is otherwise named Thoreau’s trail where quotes accompany you throughout. Between 10 and 12 works will be dispersed and placed along a marked path leading to the Reflection Circle. \n  \nThe participating artists will pull their inspiration from the research and information provided about Walden Woods with the primary source of research being the book Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord\, Massachusetts by Elise Lemire. \n  \nThe site-specific exhibition will be a combination of sculpture\, installation and live performance inspired by the inhabitants of these woods to evoke their presence and to express the experiences of their lives within the space. Many of the artists will also have work in a show that will be being held concurrently in the Allie Kussin Gallery at The Umbrella Arts Center.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/weaving-an-address-opening-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Brister Hill Loop\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T220000
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Concord Orchestra: “American Heritage”
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 29 @ 8:00PM and March 30 @ 2:30PM \nThe Concord Orchestra\, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow\, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday\, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday\, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to present a world premiere of A Beacon of Hope by Jeff Beal\, commissioned by the orchestra for the celebration!  Jeff Beal\, the composer of the new work\, is an Emmy-winning composer of soundtracks for films and television. \nOther American compositions on the program are Florence Price’s brilliant Symphony No. 3\, Leonard Bernstein’s festive Candide Overture\, and The Liberty Bell March by John Phillip Sousa. \nWe look forward to performing with Richard Sebring\, principal horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, playing Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 and his own short work composed for the occasion\, The White Cockade. Richard Sebring remarks\, “It’s always a great pleasure to make music with my friends in the Concord Orchestra\, especially in 51 Walden\, the site of many artistic experiences in my youth. And I look forward to collaborating with Zeke Fetrow\, who will bring unbridled energy to these performances.” \nFlorence Price\, a 1906 graduate of New England Conservatory\, was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. Her expressive Symphony No. 3 \, written in 1938 and 1939\, includes melodies inspired by spirituals and a dance called a juba that was brought to the southern United States by African slaves.  Its premiere was in 1940\, but it was neglected until it was performed again in 2001.  It remained unpublished until 2008\, and it was not until recently that it was re-discovered and played more frequently. \nDr. Sam Woodhead\, trombone soloist of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Concert Band\, will lead a workshop on Sousa performance for musicians in the orchestra. Pre-concert discussions by Zeke Fetrow and other musicians involved in the performance are planned for Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. \nTickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information\, call 978-369-4967 or visit www.concordorchestra.com \n“The Shot Heard Round the World”\, a National Guard Heritage Painting by Domenick D’Andrea\, Courtesy the National Guard Bureau
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-concord-orchestra-american-heritage/
LOCATION:51 walden
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T143000
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SUMMARY:Louisa May Alcott and the Journey to Universal Enfranchisement
DESCRIPTION:  \nMeet at the Concord Town House to celebrate an auspicious moment in our history:  March 29th marks 145 years to the day that Louisa May Alcott\, famed authoress of Little Women and hundreds of other literary works\, became the first woman of Concord to cast a vote in a Town election! \nJoin in the excitement within the very room in the Town House where voting took place\, support the brave band of 19 other women who also voted for School Committee on that triumphant day\, and revel in the newfound empowerment these women achieved by actively participating in democracy as never before! \n  \nLeading the march to the ballot box will be Jan Turnquist – Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House\, world-renowned Living History portrayer of Miss Alcott\, and a Concord resident – who will also speak to and lead a discussion of the meaning of enfranchisement for Concord residents then and now.  Also participating in the voting re-enactment will be Concord’s own Joe Palumbo\, portraying Judge Hoar — and hopefully you\, too! \n  \nThis event\, which is dedicated to the ideals of liberty\, personal agency\, and universal suffrage\, is free and open to all.  Light refreshments served.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/louisa-may-alcott-and-the-journey-to-universal-enfranchisement/
LOCATION:Town House\, 22 Monument Square\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor,Literary Visitor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20250312T163638Z
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SUMMARY:South Asian Nation
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Museum is excited to welcome the South Asian Nation Bollywood dance groups!  South Asian Nation is a non-profit organization that helps to promote cultural awareness in the New England area\, with focus on engaging youth in cultural activities. The teams that will perform today were founded to help kids find love for Bollywood and Bhangra tunes\, build friendships\, and have fun! To get more information\, please visit https://www.southasiannation.org/ to learn about their latest events and class schedules.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/south-asian-nation/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, 01720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Women’s Chorus: “Songs of the Revolution”
DESCRIPTION:Parish Hall\, First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Road\, Concord\nDescription:  To mark 250 years since the start of the American Revolution\, CWC member Diane Taraz traces the road to rebellion with songs enjoyed by ordinary people\, especially those often overlooked\, such as women and people of color. She presents lively ballads\, serene hymns\, bold marches\, passionate laments\, and songs created by both sides to promote either independence or loyalty to the crown. Dressed in a gown of the time\, she plays authentic instruments such as lap dulcimer and an “English guitar” of the type favored by women in the 18th century. Join her for a trip back in time. Suggested donation $20.\n \nDiane is on the Scholarly Advisory Board of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History\, based in New York City. For over a decade she directed the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers. This is her second year with the Concord Women’s Chorus.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-event-womens-chorus-songs-of-the-revolution/
LOCATION:First Parish Church (Parish Hall)\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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