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  • Emerson-Thoreau Amble

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    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

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    The Concord Museum Garden Tour June 6 - 7 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 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 each year.      Become a member […]

  • Whose Revolution Curator Spotlight Talk  

    Tour the first of our series of special exhibitions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Whose Revolution, which highlight the numerous and varied experiences of everyday people during the American Revolution. Join Curator David Wood, for a guided tour of the new exhibition.   Free with Museum admission | Members visit free. There is […]

  • Revolutionary War Cemetery Walk 

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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 […]

  • FULL! Juneteenth Family Program

    The Juneteenth program is full. Please join us for one of our other Juneteenth programs! Join us for a celebratory Juneteenth performance with Amaya Dance & Drum. With vivid costumes and uplifting energy, the company performs traditional West African rhythm and movements with singing, drumming, and dancing. Watch, participate, and experience West African traditions.   Co-sponsored […]

  • FULL! Antislavery Walking Tour

    The walking tour is full. Please join us for one of our other Juneteenth programs! Coinciding with the celebration of Juneteenth, join us for a walking tour introducing participants to the Concord women and men who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement in the years leading up to the Civil War. This tour […]

  • History Happy Hour 

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    Concord's Black History History Happy Hour: Concord's Black History Come celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard, followed by a guided tour in the galleries. Explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories, images, and objects from the Museum’s collection. Grab a friend and enjoy an […]

  • FULL! A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord

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    This program is full. Please join us for another program this summer! Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond.  Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life?  Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the […]

  • Silhouette Portrait Making 

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    Silhouette Portrait Making Silhouette artist Lauren Muney cuts classic Colonial silhouettes for sitters. All of her stunning portraits are cut freehand with scissors and will be cherished by your family for years to come. Appointments are required. Book your appointment time with the link below. $40 Member | $50 Non-Member Frequently Asked Questions What do […]

  • We Were Friends Play 

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    Middle of the Dial: Partners We Were Friends: Middle of the Dial: Partners Award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop presents We Were Friends, an episodic project of Firelight's playful reimagining of Margaret Fuller and Ralph Waldo Emerson's profound friendship set in today’s world. Middle of the Dial: Partners explores empathy, image, and family as Margaret and Waldo […]

  • Whose Revolution Curator Spotlight Talk  

    Tour the first of our series of special exhibitions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Whose Revolution, which highlight the numerous and varied experiences of everyday people during the American Revolution. Join Curator David Wood, for a guided tour of the new exhibition.   Free with Museum admission | Members visit free. There is […]

  • Sold Out! History Happy Hour 

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    Staff Picks from the Collection History Happy Hour: Staff Picks from the Collection Registration is full. Please join us for another History Happy Hour in August! Join a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved hidden gems to iconic highlights, discover what makes these pieces stand out through the […]