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SUMMARY:Concord250: Discord on the Concord:  River Ice Breakup and the Revolution of the Seasons (Then and Now)
DESCRIPTION:The Sudbury-Assabet-Concord (SuAsCo) Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council hosts University of Connecticut Professor Robert Thorson and a special presentation on the history of our rivers as part of Concord250. \nA frequent and engaging speaker in Concord\, Dr. Thorson is a Midwestern native\, turned Northwestern geologist\, turned Northeastern academic. He is a life member of the Thoreau Society\, serves on its board\, and is the author of The Guide to Walden Pond (2018)\, The Boatman (2017)\, Walden’s Shore (2014)\, Beyond Walden (2009)\, The Walden Experiments (in review at Princeton Press)\, and other works. Since 1984 he has been a Professor of Earth Sciences UConn where he commutes to work on a woodland path. \n  \nHis talk\, “Discord on the Concord: River Ice Breakup and the Revolution of the Seasons (Then and Now)” will feature his new analysis of historic seasonal changes in the rivers\, from spring ice breakup to their typical slow and dark path through our town in summer. Zooming out from the Old North Bridge\, Dr. Thorson will explain this river system’s unusual behavior\, how ice-jam flooding may have played a key role in bridge history between 1660 and 1793\, and how climate change in our 21st century is transforming the river we have known.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-discord-on-the-concord-river-ice-breakup-and-the-revolution-of-the-seasons-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T153919Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Recreation Concord250th Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nSaturday\, May 3rd\n9-11am\nStarting location: Willard School\nEnding location: White Pond\n2.5 mile course and 1 mile course options\nColonial dress encouraged!
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord-recreation-concord250th-fun-run/
LOCATION:Willard School\, Powder Mill Road\, Concord\, Ma\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090743Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090734Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:cm1@concordmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T161542Z
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SUMMARY:Patriots of Color Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 1:30pm Tours \nMarch 22\, 2025 – June 30\, 2025 \nBetween twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19\, 1775\, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war\, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms between 1775 and 1783. \nBy the end of the conflict\, an estimated 5\,500 African and Indigenous  men served on the colonial side. Unfortunately\, systemic racism and historical bias have erased or buried many records of Black and Indigenous people who played a prominent role in the founding of the United States. In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park\, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining the incredible stories of individuals who risked everything during their struggle for liberty\, equality\, and freedom for all.\n\nTour meets at the North Bridge Lower Lot.  All ages are welcome. Free from March 22-June 30\, 2005.\n\nThis walking tour  is  co-sponsored by Minuteman National Park\, The Robbins House\,  and The Concord Visitors Center as a Concord250 Event and is funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.\n\nDonations in support of Black History Month in Concord may be made to The Robbins House here:  https://robbinshouse.org/donate/\n\nLearn More about Patriots of Color HERE\n\nhttps://robbinshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/PatriotsofColor-web.pdf\n\nhttps://www.nps.gov/mima/patriotsofcolor.htm
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/patriots-of-color-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:North Bridge Lower Parking Lot\, Monument Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T153912Z
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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:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T153912Z
UID:3310-1745521200-1745524800@concordscolonialinn.com
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:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093104Z
UID:3251-1745316000-1745323200@concordscolonialinn.com
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:20250421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093104Z
UID:3246-1745244000-1745251200@concordscolonialinn.com
SUMMARY:Concord’s Two Revolutions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concords-two-revolutions/
LOCATION:Walden Pond Visitor Center
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor,Literary Visitor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093112Z
UID:3305-1745229600-1745251200@concordscolonialinn.com
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:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093104Z
UID:3239-1745229600-1745233200@concordscolonialinn.com
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093103Z
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SUMMARY:Tough Ruck begins
DESCRIPTION:Tough Ruck begins at Fenn School Campus at 7am \n  \nPhoto courtesy of Maia Kennedy
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/tough-ruck-begins/
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093103Z
UID:3231-1745071200-1745078400@concordscolonialinn.com
SUMMARY:Wright Tavern to Bring One-Day Choir Experience to Concord250
DESCRIPTION:From Brooklyn to the Bay Area\, the phenomenon of the One-Day Choir is connecting people from all backgrounds and abilities through song.\nBrooklyn-based Kenter Davies has led One-Day Choirs all across the country\, celebrating the magic of group song. To celebrate Concord250\, Wright Tavern Sing is bringing the One-Day Choir to Concord for two events in April. No prior singing needed\, and no seeking of perfection. Join us for an immersive musical experience. \nJoin us at the 250th celebration Block Party on April 19 from 2 to 4 pm\, following the Patriots’ Day Parade\, at The Masonic Hall\, 85 Monument Square in Concord Center. \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. \nFor more information\, and to join the One-Day Choir\, go to www.wrighttavern.org/sing. \nNote: Important information regarding road closures\, parking\, transportation and Concord250 events can be found at Concord250.org \nGET YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/wright-tavern-to-bring-one-day-choir-experience-to-concord250/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093102Z
UID:3229-1745071200-1745074800@concordscolonialinn.com
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:20250419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093102Z
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SUMMARY:Patriots of Color Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 1:30pm Tours \nMarch 22\, 2025 – June 30\, 2025 \nBetween twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19\, 1775\, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war\, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms between 1775 and 1783. \nBy the end of the conflict\, an estimated 5\,500 African and Indigenous  men served on the colonial side. Unfortunately\, systemic racism and historical bias have erased or buried many records of Black and Indigenous people who played a prominent role in the founding of the United States. In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park\, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining the incredible stories of individuals who risked everything during their struggle for liberty\, equality\, and freedom for all.\n\nTour meets at the North Bridge Lower Lot.  All ages are welcome. Free from March 22-June 30\, 2005.\n\nThis walking tour  is  co-sponsored by Minuteman National Park\, The Robbins House\,  and The Concord Visitors Center as a Concord250 Event and is funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.\n\nDonations in support of Black History Month in Concord may be made to The Robbins House here:  https://robbinshouse.org/donate/\n\nLearn More about Patriots of Color HERE\n\nhttps://robbinshouse.org/wp-content/uploads/PatriotsofColor-web.pdf\n\nhttps://www.nps.gov/mima/patriotsofcolor.htm
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/patriots-of-color-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:North Bridge Lower Parking Lot\, Monument Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093102Z
UID:3219-1745053200-1745091000@concordscolonialinn.com
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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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T210000
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: CYT “The Biggest Little Place”
DESCRIPTION:The Biggest Little Place is a one act musical written by C.W. Arle and Tyler Arle in celebration of Concord’s 250th birthday. This is an entertaining\, educational and really fun love letter to Concord. The show begins with three middle schoolers walking through Sleepy Hollow Cemetery researching a project for school. They are bemoaning their boring little town and how little there is to do when suddenly the spirits awaken. Emerson\, Hawthorne\, Thoreau and Bronson Alcott take the kids on a historical journey through time from the birth of Concord to today. They meet many others who contributed so much to the “biggest little town in America”  along the way and realize how lucky they are to live here.\n\nThere will be one performance of Biggest Little Place on April 18th at 7:00 pm at Concord Youth Theatre located at 53 Church Street\, West Concord\n\nYou can purchase tickets on our website at concordyouththeatre.org
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-event-cyt-the-biggest-little-place/
LOCATION:Concord Youth Theater\, 53 Church Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250417T090648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T093101Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event Honoring Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
DESCRIPTION:The Salute to Valor Freedom Gala is a premier event dedicated to honoring our Nation’s Warriors and celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. \nTICKETS HERE $250 \nFriday\, April 18\, 2025 | 5:30 PM | The Concord Armory\, Concord\, Massachusetts \nThe Salute to Valor Freedom Gala sponsored by ToughRuck is a premier event dedicated to honoring our Nation’s Warriors and celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Special performance by the West Point Band “The Hellcats.” \nSpecial Guests: USMC Sgt. Dakota Meyer; USA SP5 James (Doc) McCloughan; USA CPT Florent Groberg\, Medal of Honor Recipients. \nFriday\, April 18\, 2025 | 5:30 PM | The Concord Armory\, Concord\, Massachusetts \nTICKETS HERE \nHost Committee: \nBG Tom Sellars (RET.) \nBG John Driscoll (RET.) \nBG Mark Merlino (RET.) \nMr. Fred Ryan \nGold Star Mother Karen Lounsbury \nGold Star Mother Carlene Barrett \nGold Star Mother Jackie Raymond
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-event-honoring-congressional-medal-of-honor-recipients/
LOCATION:concord armory\, Concord\, MA\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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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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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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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:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
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SUMMARY:Honored Citizen Ceremony: Lowell S. “Sandy” Smith
DESCRIPTION:2025 Honored Citizen\, Lowell S. “Sandy” Smith will be honored at the Honored Citizen Ceremony on Sunday\, March 30th at 2pm.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/honored-citizen-ceremony-lowell-s-sandy-smith/
LOCATION:Town House\, 22 Monument Square\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T143702
CREATED:20250310T010053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163639Z
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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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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:20250323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T193000
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Lighting the Way Toward Liberty and Justice for All \nPresented by Art for All in partnership with the Concord Museum. Special thanks to Newbury Court for providing the principal funding \nIn honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, Art for All\, a Concord-based community arts organization\, proudly presents the Concord250 Lantern\, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal lights of April 19\, 1775. \nSymbolizing the lanterns in the steeple of Boston’s North Church used in a signal arranged by Paul Revere to announce the movement of the British Regulars on the night of April 18th\, 1775 —“one if by land\, two if by sea”—this modern artistic tribute echoes the enduring pursuit of freedom and justice. The only surviving lantern from that night is on view at the Concord Museum\, making this location a fitting site for the illumination of this new commemorative work. The ceremonial lighting will take place on Sunday\, March 23\, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on the lawn of the Concord Museum. In an Olympic-style journey\, bicyclists will carry an LED torch from Boston to Concord\, symbolically bringing the light of liberty forward into a new era. \nThis family-friendly community event invites attendees to reflect on the ideals of democracy while witnessing a moment of artistic and historical significance. For more information\, visit artforallconcord.org or concordmuseum.org \nAbout Art for All: Art for All fosters community connection through public art projects\, workshops\, and collaborations that bring creativity to everyone regardless of ability or circumstance. Learn more at www.artforallconcord.org.
URL:https://concordscolonialinn.com/event/concord250-lantern-lighting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents
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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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