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  • 30th Annual Family Trees

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    30 Years of Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading as […]

  • An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators: A Birthday Celebration

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    An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators: A Birthday Celebration Join us on December 14 for a festive Birthday Party to celebrate 30 years of Family Trees! Meet the local authors, illustrators, and even some of the characters from the books featured in this year’s installation. Purchase books for holiday gifts and get them signed! 2025 Book […]

  • Martin Luther King Day of Service

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    Gather at the Concord Museum to prepare Kids’ Bags that provide kid-friendly meals and snacks for a child in our local community. An activity for the whole family, decorate and assemble bags to help ensure a child has access to healthy food. In partnership with Open Table. Free. Participants are asked to bring supplemental food […]

  • February School Vacation Week

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    Visit the Museum during February school vacation for special family activities. Monday, February 16 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm: A Visit with President Lincoln The Museum is pleased to host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood's first-person historical interpretation, "A Visit with Abraham Lincoln," includes stories of Lincoln's early life, campaign debates, […]

  • A Visit with President Lincoln

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    The Museum is pleased to host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood's first-person historical interpretation, "A Visit with Abraham Lincoln," includes stories of Lincoln's early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

  • Art in Bloom Collaborative Drawing

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    Drop-In the Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum at the Concord Museum to join Art in Bloom Collaborative Drawing! Open to all ages and skill levels, this free event is an opportunity to create art, connect with others, and celebrate community. Participants are invited to draw or paint a plant or flower that holds personal or […]

  • Patriots’ Day

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    Celebrate Patriots' Day at the Concord Museum as we commemorate the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord!Visitors will: Free Museum admission is supported by Highland Street Foundation, and family activities are supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Photos by Mike Ritter.

  • Revolutionary Legacies Student Gallery Talk

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    Join the student artists featured in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies, along with Curator David Wood and Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson, for a gallery talk at 11:30 am on May 1. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

  • Old Hill Burial Ground Walking Tour 

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    Tour Old Hill Burial Ground and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from April 19, 1775 including Emerson Cogswell, Colonel Barrett, and Captain David Brown. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain. $15 Members | $25 […]

  • FULL! Juneteenth Family Performance

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    Join us for a celebratory Juneteenth performance of the History of Hip Hop Dance from the acclaimed ensemble Illstyle and Peace Productions. Tracing hip hop dance styles from the late 70’s through today, this acclaimed ensemble teaches positive messages, including “Think It—Do It—Become It.” The performance celebrates the art and movement of hip hop and includes a […]

  • Antislavery Walking Tour 

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    Learn about the Concord's abolitionist movement, including the efforts of the Garrison family. Jack Garrison, pictured here, was a freedom seeker who lived in Concord in the 1800s and viewed the education of his free born children as a means of self-determination. 1.5+ mile walk on hilly, unpaved terrain. Co-sponsored by The Robbins House.  $15 […]

  • Fourth Of July Community Day

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    Visitors can enjoy free admission to the Museum on the Fourth of July and enjoy special family activities. Hear a gallery talk on with Museum staff on the Revolution and its legacy at 12pm.Visitors will: