Events
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An Evening with Terry Tempest Williams on The Glorians
FeaturedAn Evening with Terry Tempest Williams on The Glorians Join acclaimed nature writer and New York Times bestselling author, Terry Tempest Williams, as she discusses her newest book The Glorians: Visitations from the […]
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SOLD OUT! An Evening with Historian Jill Lepore on the U.S. Constitution
FeaturedIn-person attendance is at capacity. Sign up for virtual attendance to watch on YouTube. Acclaimed historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore joins us for an illuminating forum on her new […]
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Revolutionary Legacies
FeaturedRevolutionary Legacies Join Curator talks at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on March 27. Free with admission. 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 that respond to the Revolution’s legacy, this special exhibition asks […]
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Curator Gallery Talks in Revolutionary Legacies
FeaturedJoin Curator David Wood and Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson for gallery talks in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on March 27. Free with […]
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Curator Gallery Talks in Revolutionary Legacies
FeaturedJoin Curator David Wood and Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson for gallery talks in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on March 27. Free with […]
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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 international politics, empires, and ideas about liberty, revealing the Revolution’s far-reaching and lasting consequences. Members Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
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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 national identity shaped the 19th century and continue to resonate in America today. Members Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
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Patriots’ Day
FeaturedVisit the Concord Museum on the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. Museum admission will be free and the grounds of the Museum will be buzzing with a minutemen encampment with the Billerica Colonial Minutemen and Acton Minutemen and family activities. Free Museum admission is supported by Highland Street Foundation, and family activities are supported by the […]
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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 work, offering Indigenous perspectives on memory, belonging, and the Revolution’s unfinished promises. Supported in part by Mass Humanities. Free In-Person and Virtual
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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 Becklean and ensure Concord's remarkable history continues to inspire for generations to come. Show your support at the Paddle Up and give to the Paul […]
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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, examining how Jackson’s analysis continues to shape limits on executive authority in times of crisis. Members Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
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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 | […]