Events
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Black Girls and Their Needlework in Early America
11th Annual Sally Lanagan Lecture https://youtube.com/live/xnwa6HdHAUM?feature=share Dr. Kelli Racine Barnes joins us to discuss the lives and experiences of Black girls during the late 1700s and early 1800s in the […]
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Curator Gallery Talk – Interwoven: Women’s Lives Written in Thread
Concord Museum curators will give a gallery talk in the new special exhibition Interwoven: Women’s Lives Written in Thread. Hear stories of the lives and education of young women in […]
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Full! Flower Arranging Workshop
This program is full. Please consider joining us at another event. Thank you! Join us for an evening of fun and flowers! Under the direction of floral designers Ellen Whitney […]
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The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Conversation with David Waldstreicher
Featured“A radical new vision of the life and work of colonial America’s brilliant Black female poet” says the New York Times of David Waldstreicher’s new biography of Phillis Wheatley. Marking […]
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The Sewing Girl’s Tale: A Conversation with John Sweet
Featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNwoiAtFjCw Winner of the 2023 Bancroft Prize in American History, John Sweet joins us to discuss his new book The Sewing Girl’s Tale: A Story of Crime and Consequences in […]
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28th Annual Family Trees
Featured28th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature begins on November 22, 2023 through January 1, 2024! Concord’s literary legacy is given a creative twist as dozens of trees and wreaths of all shapes and sizes are decorated with charm and inspiration from acclaimed children’s books. This year's honorary chair Danielle Hill Greendeer is […]
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The Fête – Sold out!
Join us on Friday, December 1st from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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 the magic […]
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13th Annual Holiday House Tour
FeaturedJoin the Guild of Volunteers for the 13th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 2nd! Visit several of Concord’s most beautiful homes, festively decorated for the holiday season. Decorated by professional designers, these spectacular homes will fill you with the spirit of the holidays. Spend the day in Concord and enjoy the charming downtown, […]
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An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators
Meet some of the accomplished authors and illustrators whose books are featured in Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. Explore the decorated forest of trees throughout the Museum and visit with authors and illustrators as they sign your books. Free with Museum Admission | Members visit free Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum
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Costume Character Day
Come by the Concord Museum to meet your favorite storybook characters Elephant and Piggie come to life! Make crafts and hear stories during your visit to Family Trees. Free with Museum Admission | Members visit free
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Holiday Members’ Evening
FeaturedCelebrate the winter season with an evening of viewing Family Trees and enjoying festive libations and treats. Enjoy discounted holiday shopping in the Museum’s Shop. This special event is open […]
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Spotlight Talk: Interwoven: Women’s Lives Written in Thread
Take a deep dive into highlights from the special exhibition Interwoven: Women’s Lives Written in Thread with Concord Museum curator, David Wood. Not an extensive tour of the exhibition, this […]