Events
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 the Concord Museum near the historic town center, cyclists can choose to ride a 19 or 32 mile loop on paved roads, passing many Revolutionary […]
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Emerson-Thoreau Amble
FeaturedCelebrate 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 […]
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The Garden Tour
FeaturedThe Concord Museum Garden Tour June 5 - 6 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Join us for a day of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit six stunning gardens throughout Concord.In 2026, the Tour will offer a wide variety of garden styles and features, including decorative elements and vegetable beds, manicured spaces and naturalistic […]
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Curator Spotlight Talk: Revolutionary Legacies
FeaturedJoin Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson and Curator David Wood for a gallery talk in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
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Old Hill Burial Ground Walking Tour
FeaturedTour 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 […]
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Concord’s Black History | History Happy Hour
FeaturedCelebrate Juneteenth and explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through objects from the Museum’s collection. Learn about John Garrison (pictured here) who lived and worked in Concord in the 1800s and whose photograph is one of only two known images of early Concord African Americans. Co-sponsored by The Robbins House. Your ticket includes drinks outside […]
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FULL! Juneteenth Family Performance
FeaturedJoin 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 […]
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Antislavery Walking Tour
FeaturedLearn 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 […]