Discover Concord magazine is proud to bring you up to date information to help you prepare for your visit to historic Concord, Massachusetts this Patriots' Day weekend 2024. Celebrations begin as early as April 6. The North Bridge Fight Commemoration and tactical demonstration takes place on Monday April 15, with events and historic reenactments taking place through April 19.
Information about the events and activities in Concord, Lexington, and surrounding communities can be found in our article here. We also invite you to read the full spring issue online, for in-depth history and fascinating stories behind the events that made Concord legendary in 1775.
Dive into the rich legacy of American Revolutionary History in Concord and all along the Battle Road:
Spring is always an exciting time in Concord, Massachusetts! Patriots' Day celebrations and commemorations are a popular attraction for visitors from around the world. Make the most of your visit with these convenient tools:
For great ideas of family friendly things to see and do in and around Concord this spring, read the full eBook here.
Concord's literary legacy is legendary - read about Concord's Transcendentalist authors whose work still resonates with readers around the world:
Share a moment with beloved American Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin in this intimate interview at her Concord home. She enchants us with the fascinating life that she and her husband Dick Goodwin shared - and explains why Concord's "living history" inspires her work.
The legendary Dr. Jane Goodall came to the Thoreau Gathering in Concord, Massachusetts in 2022 to receive the Thoreau Prize for Literary Excellence in Nature Writing. Discover Concord was deeply honored to speak with her about her inspirational accomplishments in the study, understanding, and protection of non-human animals, nature, and our planet. Read about her amazing message of hope in this feature article.
Meet legendary Don Henley, founding member of the legendary band The Eagles and passionate conservationist. Learn what moved this dynamic man to help protect Walden Woods and the legacy of Henry David Thoreau.
Discover the world of Gregory Maguire - author of Wicked and more than 30 children's books and adult novels - and Andrew Newman - whose art graces the walls of galleries in North America and across Europe.
Concord is home to many women who helped shape our nation's history. Here we share the amazing stories of Sara Ripley, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Helen Louisa Thoreau, and Lydia Jackson Emerson.
Concord's hidden architectural gem is a collection of mid-century homes. Learn about architects Marvin Goody, John Clancy, Carl Koch, William Berkes, and Robert Brownell - who introduced this unique style to Concord.
Concord, Massachusetts is home of the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" and the beginning of the American Revolution. Literary legends Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathanial Hawthorne all made their home here. You can still visit the places that inspired so much of our country's history. Discover Concord will guide you to the fascinating history of this first inland settlement in New England. You'll also learn about the current people, places, and events that make Concord a great place to explore. Discover living history, national parks and hiking trails, charming shops and restaurants, gracious inns, and lots of family friendly things to see and do - all in the pages of this award-winning magazine.
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