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FeaturedPaddle Strong: An Evening with the Artist
Join artist Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley (Nipmuc) for a forum exploring her installation Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong at the Concord Museum. Walley will discuss her basket – woven with traditional techniques and layered with Indigenous history – and share the story of the Nipmuc people held in Concord in 1675 before their forced removal. In […]
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FeaturedAn Evening with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa
In-person tickets are sold-out. Please tune in to watch the livestream! Maria Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler, the leading digital-only news outlet in the Philippines, known for its fearless reporting and its defense of press freedom. In awarding her the Nobel Peace Prize, the committee recognized her “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which […]
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FeaturedDeclaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Larson offers a powerful reexamination of the ideas, debates, and military turning points that made independence possible. From Common Sense to the Declaration itself, and from […]
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Featured30th Annual Family Trees
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 […]
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FeaturedThe Fête
The Fête For members only. Join us on Friday, December 5 as the Concord Museum transforms into a dazzling holiday wonderland! The Fête is a chance to celebrate the season with fellow friends and supporters and features plenty of festive drinks and hors d’oeuvres to re-awaken your merry spirit. Enjoy sparkling lights, elegant displays and […]
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Featured15th Annual Holiday House Tour
Join the Guild of Volunteers for the 15th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 6th! A beloved annual tradition, the Holiday House Tour invites ticket-holders to visit six festively-decorated homes throughout Concord, each with their own unique charm and character. Every year, this popular holiday event sells over 1,000 tickets and provides critical support […]
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FeaturedAn Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators: A Birthday Celebration
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 […]
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Holiday Members’ Night
Holiday Members' Night For members only. As we enjoy this festive season, the Museum invites all members to join us for a special celebration on Thursday, December 18, between 4:30 and 6:30 pm. Enjoy Family Trees, festive treats, and a chance to connect with friends. This year, we are delighted to offer an exclusive one-night-only […]
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FeaturedBlack Moses
Join award-winning journalist Caleb Gayle for a conversation about his National Book Award-longlisted book Black Moses, the riveting true story of Edward McCabe, a visionary Black leader who sought to establish a self-governed Black state in Oklahoma after Reconstruction, and the forces of racism and ambition that stood in his way. Free Members | $10 […]
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FeaturedTransformed by Revolution Curator Gallery Talk
Explore how ideas about community and belonging changed during and after the American Revolution. Learn about the impact of Harvard University’s temporary relocation to Concord, the daily experiences of families and children, and the networks of care among Black and Indigenous families from the exhibition’s co-curators David Wood, Curator, and Susan Foster Jones, Director of […]
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FeaturedMartin Luther King Day of Service
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 […]
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FeaturedConcert with Anna Huckabee Tull and Mickey Zibello
Concord-based musician Anna Huckabee Tull and her longtime musical partner Cambridgeite Mickey Zibello return to perform their award-winning songs and share the stories behind the music. Join us for an evening of live music, engaging tales, songs that matter, and a premier public performance of the Concord Museum-commissioned song "We Gather Here," honoring the 250th […]
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