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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
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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:20250419T090000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:cm1@concordmuseum.org
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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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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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SUMMARY:Tri-Corner Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick-off the 250th anniversary celebrations with a special night of trivia! \nHosted by @tom_rutledge_presents and supported by the @Concordcarlislefoundation and @Concordma250th \nThe event is open to all! Get your friends\, neighbors\, or co-workers together\, make an unstoppable team (up to 6)\, choose your allegiance (Concord/Carlisle\, Lexington\, or England)\, and play six fabulous rounds of original\, brain-teasing trivia …all while supporting your community! \nProceeds will go to the Concord Carlisle Foundation & Concord250 \nPlease register before March 19th at www.concordcarlislefoundation.org/trivia-night-march-2025/ \nMarch 20th ~ One Night Only! \n🕰️ 6:30pm (pre-game) \n🧐 7-9pm (game on) \n📍Concord’s Colonial Inn (Merchant Row) @concordscolonialinn \nThe Colonial Inn’s full bar/apps/dinner menu will be available to purchase.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/tri-corner-trivia/
LOCATION:Concord Colonial Inn\, Concord\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Carlisle Foundation":MAILTO:info@concordcarlislefoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T170000
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SUMMARY:Latkes & Laughter: A Pre-Chanukah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for holiday fellowship and festivities. Latkes\, crafts and goody bags to go.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/latkes-laughter-a-pre-chanukah-celebration/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main Street\, Concord\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T110000
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SUMMARY:Art for All Holiday Fling!
DESCRIPTION:Join our Holiday Fling Fundraiser!\nSunday\, December 8th\, 11 am to 5 pm\nAt Barefoot Books in West Concord \nCome support inclusive\, community art at this multilayered holiday experience your whole family will enjoy! \nKids ages 3+ and their caregivers are invited to make specialty holiday crafts with artists from Art for All; enjoy a Storytime and peruse the gorgeous\, award-winning children’s books of Barefoot Books (donating up to 50% of every purchase toward our work!); enjoy free delicious\, conscientiously sourced food from Debra’s Natural Gourmet\, all in the music filled and festively-decorated Barefoot Books. Don’t miss it! Please register by Monday\, Dec. 2nd\, on Eventbrite. \nCraft Stations: Make holiday keepsakes like felted garlands\, menorahs\, sock snowmen\, and hand-decorated gift wrap. Crafts are just $5–$10 each and require parental attendance. \nDrop in for FREE\, soak up the holiday spirit\, enjoy a Storytime\, and browse the bookstore. We will also have door prizes from local West Concord businesses!
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/art-for-all-holiday-fling/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books\, 23 Bradford Street\, 2nd Flor\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Food,Friends & Family of Residents,Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art for All Concord":MAILTO:Hello@villageartroom.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/annual-holiday-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Concord Center
CATEGORIES:Children,Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:This lively event supports the Friends of Manchester Animal Shelter\, offering a fantastic day filled with craft beer\, food vendors\, and live music. With both VIP and general admission tickets available\, attendees can enjoy a variety of brews while contributing to a worthy cause. The festival promises a fun atmosphere where you can sample different beers\, savor delicious food\, and groove to live performances. It’s a great way to support local animals and enjoy a community gathering. For more details\, click to get tickets!
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/manchester-brewfest/
LOCATION:Arms Park\, Arms Street\, Manchester\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stark Brewing Co.":MAILTO:peter@starkbrewingcompany.com
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