What’s On

Opening October 3, 2025

While Concord’s role in the start of the American Revolution is widely recognized, less well known are the continued experiences of disruption and turmoil in Concord throughout the war. What was it like to be part of this war-time community? Who participated in this fight for Independence and what did freedom and Independence mean to different people? When the war ended, how did local communities develop as part of a fragile new nation?

See the lantern from Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and experience the day when the American Revolution began through dozens of objects that witnessed this momentous day in history.

Experience the world of Concord’s celebrated Transcendentalist authors. See the original study of Ralph Waldo Emerson and explore the personal objects of Henry David Thoreau, including the desk, bed, and chair he brought to Walden Pond. Take a deep dive into the social world of their contemporaries and their political activism.

Explore the rich history and contemporary art of local Indigenous communities who have shaped this region for 12,000 years.

Co-curated with Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley (Nipmuc), Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong is an exhibition that highlights regional Indigenous history and contemporary textile arts practices. Featuring a fiber basket woven by Walley, Chemacheg Menuhki celebrates the continued presence and resilience of Indigenous communities today.

Experience what life was like in Concord over time through the personal objects, tools, and creations of Concord’s community. Learn about the history of abolition and local social justice movements, agriculture and environmental history, the history of free and enslaved African Americans in Concord, and the experiences of women and children.