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Enslaved in the Cradle of Liberty – Stories from 17th & 18th Century Concord, Lincoln, and Sudbury

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord

This event features a roundtable discussion focused on enslavement in New England, including a conversation with historians who have completed recent research on slavery in Concord, Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland.  The discussion will begin with introductory remarks from Professor Robert A. Gross about enslavement in New England. Following that, each panelist will present highlights from their research. After the presentations, ...

MLK Jr. Day Concert “LET MY PEOPLE GO!”

TriCon Church Walden Street, Concord

Join the MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus in exploring Concord’s role in the Abolition era and the Underground Railroad. Sing the spirituals that guided enslaved people to freedom and hear stories of brave Concordians like the Thoreau and Alcott families. Songs include: Go Down, Moses; Follow the Drinking Gourd; Swing Low; Swing Chariot; others. Guest Speaker: Richard Smith has worked ...

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Behold, the guns were gone!

Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2025 for “Behold, the guns were gone!” A special 250th anniversary event commemorating the theft of four brass cannon from under the noses of British soldiers in Boston on September 14 & 16, 1774. Following the Powder Alarm in early September 1774, a dangerous arms race emerged between British soldiers and their provincial antagonists in ...