Whose Revolution
Whose Revolution Join Curator talks at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on March 28 To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the Concord Museum is proud to share the new special exhibition, Whose Revolution. Opening March 28, Whose Revolution offers a fresh, inclusive perspective on this pivotal moment in American history, centering the […]
Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong Opening Reception
Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong Opening Reception Opening May 9, 2025, Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong highlights local Indigenous history and contemporary artistic practices. Co-curated with Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley (Nipmuc), this installation will be on view as an ongoing exhibition at the Concord Museum. Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong will feature Walley’s creation—a fiber basket—that draws on […]
Revisiting the Classics with AI
Revisiting the Classics with AI Philosopher John Kaag is joined on stage with fellow “Rebinders” to discuss the first AI-native publishing house that takes original commentary from the leading minds of our time and creates dynamic conversations, immersive videos, and personalized reading features, bringing classic books like Walden to life like never before. Learn more […]
First Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
Join us in marking the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride on a bike ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford and Carlisle. Starting at the Concord Museum near the historic town center, cyclists can choose to ride a 21.3 or 32.4 mile loop on paved roads, passing many Revolutionary landmarks like the […]
For the People, For the Country: Patrick Henry’s Final Political Battle
For the People, For the Country In 1799, at the behest of President George Washington, Patrick Henry came out of retirement to defend the Constitution that he had once opposed and to thwart Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, whom Washington accused of putting party over country and threatening the fragile union. Historian John A. Ragosta […]
Emerson-Thoreau Amble
Emerson-Thoreau Amble Celebrate Emerson’s birthday and follow the footsteps of writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau! Enjoy the spring weather and learn about the friendship of two notable observers of nature from a museum interpreter. 1-mile walk, uneven and unpaved terrain, rain or shine. Meet at the Concord Museum. In partnership with the […]
The Garden Tour
The Concord Museum Garden Tour June 6 - 7 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Take advantage of early bird pricing! Join us for a day of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit six stunning gardens throughout Concord. All proceeds benefit the Museum's vital school programs that serve over 14,000 k-12 students across the Commonwealth […]