Things to See & Do

Join the Old Concord Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, for a hands-on Liberty Flag Design Workshop at Fowler Branch Library. Students will learn about Revolutionary-era liberty flags and the story of Concord’s lost Liberty Flag, then use provided art supplies to create their own design. No art experience is needed. This workshop is designed to help students develop ideas for the Concord Liberty Flag Student Design Contest.

Nathaniel Philbrick will discuss his new book The Rush, in which he transforms the Gold Rush from a tale of sudden riches into the origin story of America’s modern contradictions: capital consolidated at dizzying speed, democracy in thrall to private power, xenophobia weaponized in the name of liberty—and a stubborn belief in the American experiment that refuses to die.

Join us for this special Halloween event! Take a tour through historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a Concord Museum guide. Learn about the lives and deaths of past Concordians through stories passed down through the generations. This tour includes a 1-mile walk on muddy, uneven terrain; rain or shine.

A Multi-Genre, High-Energy Dialogue of Fiddle and Cello:

Join us for an extraordinary evening as the acclaimed HAAS Duo takes the stage at CCM. Known for their expressive depth, technical brilliance, nuance, and captivating stage presence, this dynamic duo will bring a beautiful program of classical, contemporary, and world music to our community. Whether you are a lifelong enthusiast of classical, Celtic, or original music or looking to experience the power of live chamber performance for the very first time, this concert promises an inspiring night of artistry.

Compose the Action! Ever wonder how a movie score builds heart-pounding suspense or pulls at your heartstrings? Step into the composer’s chair and discover the secrets behind cinematic sound! Guided by composer and CCM faculty member Manuel García-Baró, students will explore how music creates emotion, drama, and atmosphere in visual media. 

Join Professor Willsky-Ciollo as she explores how Thoreau was enmeshed in a decades-spanning project of crafting a theology of wildness. The focus of Thoreau’s theology—wildness itself—centers on the divinity extant in every person and in every molecule of creation.  In his writings, Thoreau leaves the door open to his readers, who he hoped would pick up the pen where he left off and write their own theologies of wildness.

Join historian Joanne Freeman for a compelling exploration of the Revolutionary era and the ideas, conflicts, and personalities that shaped the founding of the United States. Drawing on her extensive research into early American politics and public life, Freeman will examine how debates over power, democracy, and citizenship continue to resonate today. This engaging conversation offers new perspectives on the people and choices behind the nation’s beginnings.

Is talking the only way to have a conversation? Conversations happen in music, too! Explore musical dialogues with Marvento Duo in an interactive flute and piano concert for young listeners and their families. This interactive family concert will include a variety of flute and piano music from the Baroque period to the present. Through movement activities and listening games, discover the ways instruments communicate with each other. 

Author Jay Vogt will share stories from his book, A Walking Life: A Memoir in Seventeen Walks, covering local walks, the Camino, and alpine trails. He will explore the European tradition of "walking holidays" and how to bring that spirit home. Then it’s your turn: bring a walking story to join the conversation. Jay will close with The Walking Life Challenge, encouraging you to walk with a friend and trade stories. Register at concordlibrary.org

Ben Cosgrove is a composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described as “a sonic plein-air painter… [using] his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists, contributed music to several radio and film projects and held residencies and fellowships with institutions including NASA, Harvard University, and myriad national parks. Quintessentially American, Cosgrove is "an expert at painting sonic portraits of curious, unexpected places." He will perform his latest album, Topograph, inspired by land-shaping processes around the country.