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Name: Staff Picks from the Collection | History Happy Hour
Start: 2026-08-20T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-20T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Concord Museum

Staff Picks from the Collection | History Happy Hour

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8/20/26 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm EDT

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Website: https://concordmuseum.org/event/staff-picks-from-the-collection-history-happy-hour/

Location: Concord Museum

53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742

Concord 01742

United States

Contact: Kaylee Kelley

Event Description

Beat the heat with wine, ice-cold beer, and other beverages in our courtyard, followed by a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved hidden gems to iconic highlights, discover what makes these pieces stand out through the eyes of those who know them best. Your ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour, which begins at 7:15 pm. $15 Members | $25 Non-Members

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