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SUMMARY:What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection
DESCRIPTION:What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection\n\n\n\n\nThe things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve\, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued\, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? \nThis special exhibition explores what it means to make history through object collecting\, preservation\, and storytelling. Visitors will see a variety of collections from the Museum’s holdings\, offering the rare opportunity to look closely at several kinds of a particular item. By displaying these eclectic collections together\, What Makes History encourages visitors to think about how and why these objects were saved so that we might view them decades and even centuries later. \nHighlights include a sampling of the Museum’s vast collection of fans from around the world\, beautifully painted fireplace bellows produced by free Black workers in Acton\, MA\, in the 19th century\, as well as chairs\, textiles\, card cases\, and timepieces. Many of these objects have never before been on view. \nWe invite you to come look closely at these remarkable items\, join us as we ask new questions\, and consider how we can continue to expand what makes history together. \nSupported by WBUR. \nBellow Tops\, Davis Bellows Factory\, mid-1840s\, Acton\, Ma. Concord Museum Collection\, Gift of Lawrence Sorli; 2022.1.
URL:https://concordmuseum.org/event/what-makes-history-new-stories-from-the-collection/
LOCATION:53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Portrait Mode
DESCRIPTION:“A new show at the Concord Museum takes portraiture to unexpected places.” — The Boston Globe\n\n\n\nPortrait Mode\n\n\n\n\nPortrait Mode offers an intimate look at over 40 historical portraits from the Concord Museum collection\, highlighting poignant stories of representation and absence and inviting us to consider whose faces become a part of history.   \nDuring the nineteenth century\, new forms of technology such as silhouettes and photographs made it possible to create inexpensive portraits. From the tiny photographs preserved in lockets and tintype albums to silhouettes and oil paintings\, this special exhibition offers powerful glimpses of how portraits were used as tools of memory-making; how information has been lost over time; and how portraits served as a tool of self-fashioning and making an individual life visible.   \nFeatured objects include a rare carte de visite photograph of Jack Garrison\, a free African American man who contributed to Concord’s community and antislavery movement in the mid-nineteenth century; a mysterious oil painting misidentified as Henry David Thoreau in the early twentieth century; and evocative portraits of unidentified subjects\, including ambrotypes\, cabinet cards\, and photograph albums.  \nOn view in Gross Family Gallery at the Concord Museum\, Portrait Mode explores how we can understand the role of portraits in documenting individual lives\, the many missing faces from our history\, and how we might continue to imagine and represent their experiences.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImages:Jack Garrison\, Horton\, Boston\, MA\, mid-19th century.  Concord Museum Collection\, Gift of Mrs. Olive Brooks Banks; Pi1120a.Miss Elisha [Alicia] Keyes\, Boston\, Ma\, late 19th century.  Concord Museum Collection\, Gift of Katherine E. Drier; 1994.55.28. \n\n\n\nUnknown Portrait\, 19th century. Concord Museum Collection\, Gift of Members of the Concord Antiquarian Society; Th42. Civil War Soldiers\, mid-19th century.  Concord Museum Collection; Pi1166.1aa. 
URL:https://concordmuseum.org/event/portrait-mode/
LOCATION:53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Family Trees
DESCRIPTION:29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature\n\n\n\n\n\nThis annual family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading throughdozens of decorated story trees. Crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations\,each tree features hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book.  Visitors can explore the artistic trees and families can sit and read together or do a festive scavenger hunt.  Experience – in an entirely unique way – both beloved classic stories and new books from award-winning local authors and illustrators.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s honorary chair is author and illustrator Micha Archer. “What a wonderful tradition! Years ago I decorated the Family Trees BIG tree for a book I illustrated called Lola’s Fandango by Anna Witte\, about a little girl learning Flamenco from her dad. I covered the tree with flamenco dancers and polka dots! What a fun way to draw a child into a story! This year I am so honored that my new book What’s New Daniel? will be brought alive for this magical event!” \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, December 15\, join us for Authors & Illustrators Day and a special visit from costumed characters. \n\n\n\nVisit Family Trees Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm or Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Advanced ticketing is not needed. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving\, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. \n\n\n\nFamily Trees is a fundraiser for the Museum’s education initiatives.  Admission is $20 Adults; $15 Seniors & students; $10 Youth (6-17); $5 Children (3-5); Free Children (2 and under). Members Free. \n\n\n\n2024 Book List \n\n\n\n2024 Lead Sponsor
URL:https://concordmuseum.org/event/29th-annual-family-trees/
LOCATION:53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Family Program
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SUMMARY:The Fête - Sold Out!
DESCRIPTION:For members only. \nJoin us on Friday\, December 6 as the Concord Museum transforms into a dazzling holiday wonderland! \nThe 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 of our 29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. \nOrganized by the Guild of Volunteers\, The Fête also supports the thousands of children we serve through our educational initiatives. \nWe can’t wait to see you at this joyous celebration! \nThis event is now sold out!
URL:https://concordmuseum.org/event/the-fete-5/
LOCATION:53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members’ Event
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Holiday House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Guild of Volunteers for the 14th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday\, December 7th! \n\n\n\nA 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. In 2024\, the Tour will highlight historical homes in honor of the approaching 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Every year\, this popular holiday event sells over 1\,000 tickets and provides critical support for the Museum’s vital educational initiatives which serve over 14\,000 K-12 students annually. \n\n\n\nThe Holiday House Tour is presented by the Concord Museum’s Guild of Volunteers as a benefit for the Museum’s education initiatives. \n\n\n\nGet your FREE ticket – volunteer for the Holiday House Tour. \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Premier Sponsor:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAppleton Design GroupArtinian JewelryBoston Design GuideColdwell Banker – Peggy DowcettComina HomeCompass – Andrew MartiniConcord Flower ShopConcord Printing\, LLCConcord TeacakesConcord250 \n\n\n\n\n\nFabio’s ConstructionHartney GreymontInkstone ArchitectsJBF Kitchen and Bathroom RenovationKim Patenaude and Rory Fivek GroupThe Marquis Tree Service\, Inc.NestingPatina Green \n\n\n\n\n\nPuck and AbbyRussell’s Garden CenterSeasons Four\, Inc.Three Stones GallerySusan Lane CateringThoreau ClubVintagesWeston Nurseries \n\n\n\n\n\nMedia Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetail Sponsors:
URL:https://concordmuseum.org/event/14th-annual-holiday-house-tour/
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CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Members’ Evening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the winter season with an evening of festive libations\, treats\, and a special viewing of Family Trees.  Enjoy discounted holiday shopping in the Museum’s Shop.  This special event is open to members of the Concord Museum.  \nFor members of the Concord Museum.
URL:https://concordmuseum.org/event/holiday-members-evening-2/
LOCATION:53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Program,Family Program,Members’ Event
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nFree with Museum Admission | Members visit free \nWe have an amazing group of authors and illustrators attending our event this year. Come to the Museum on Sunday\, December 15 to meet: \nAnika Aldamuy Denise\, author of Gato Guapo \nKari Allen\, author of Whose Prints? \nHayley Barrett\, author of The Tiny Baker \nLinda Booth Sweeney\, author of The Noisy Puddle \nToni Buzeo\, author of Pa\, Me\, and Our Sidewalk Pantry \nMegan Litwin\, author of Twinkle\, Twinkle Winter Night \nScott Magoon\, illustrator of Unflappable \nEllen Mayer\, author of Gift & Box \nLisa Robinson\, author of Gifts from Georgia’s Garden: How Georgia O’Keeffe Nourished Her Art \nLisa Rogers\, author of Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage \nJane Yolen\, author of What to Do With a Stick
URL:https://concordmuseum.org/event/an-afternoon-with-authors-and-illustrators-4/
LOCATION:53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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