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Revolutionary Legacies
FeaturedRevolutionary Legacies How have we remembered April 19, 1775, and the American Revolution over the last 250 years? Featuring commemorative ephemera, unique relics, artworks and personal objects, and contemporary works […]
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Art in Bloom Collaborative Drawing
FeaturedDrop-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 […]
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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
FeaturedHistorian Rick Bell examines the American Revolution as a global turning point in The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. This forum explores how events in North America reshaped […]
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Harold Holzer on Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration
FeaturedPresidential historian Harold Holzer explores Abraham Lincoln’s views on immigration in Brought Forth on This Continent. Drawing on Lincoln’s words and actions, this forum examines how debates over newcomers, belonging, and […]
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Patriots’ Day
FeaturedCelebrate 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 […]
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Revolutionary Legacies: Between the Lines
FeaturedPoet Bonney Hartley (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians) presents an original poetry reading created for Revolutionary Legacies. Hartley will share the commissioned poem inspired by Museum objects and discuss her broader […]
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The 2026 Midnight Ride Celebration
FeaturedThe 2026 Midnight Ride Celebration At the Concord Museum | Cocktail Attire Celebrate with an unforgettable night of festive food, entertainment, and dancing as we honor Joan Campbell and Bill […]
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Gerard Magliocca on Limitations in Executive Power
FeaturedLegal scholar Gerard Magliocca explores Justice Robert H. Jackson’s landmark concurring opinion in the Steel Seizure Case, illuminating its enduring framework for presidential power. This forum connects constitutional history to current debates, […]
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Revolutionary Legacies Student Gallery Talk
FeaturedJoin 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 […]
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American Disunion: An Evening with David Blight
FeaturedJoin Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight for a compelling forum on the evolving meaning of American independence. Drawing on his scholarship on Frederick Douglass, Blight will explore how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence have been interpreted and contested over time. Professor Blight will discuss Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the […]
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This Land is Your Land
FeaturedHistorian Beverly Gage discusses This Land Is Your Land, a sweeping examination of American democracy, protest, and power. Drawing on vivid stories and deep research, Gage traces how struggles over rights, belonging, and national identity have shaped the nation and why those struggles continue to matter today. Supported in part by Mass Humanities.Members Free | $10 Non-Members […]
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Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
FeaturedJoin us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere's Bike Ride for the Concord Museum. Starting at […]