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Concord250 Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the historic battle in Concord still heard round the world
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Last day to view “A Celebration of the Declaration”: An Exhibition of Rare 1776 Documents Visit the Main Library to expl...
07/26/2026

Last day to view “A Celebration of the Declaration”: An Exhibition of Rare 1776 Documents

Visit the Main Library to explore!
Presented by the Town of Concord Archives and William Munroe Special Collections, the exhibition highlights a remarkable selection of surviving Concord records from 1776. Following the events of April 19, 1775, Concord and its citizens continued to play an important role throughout the American Revolution. As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to connect with the local history that helped shape the founding of the United States.

Join us Friday, July 24th to celebrate 250 years of American History at Concord’s historic North Bridge! Enjoy an evenin...
07/23/2026

Join us Friday, July 24th to celebrate 250 years of American History at Concord’s historic North Bridge! Enjoy an evening of military music and celebratory fireworks in the 18th century style! Watch as musket and cannon fire illuminates the night in this rare spectacle. This is an event you won’t want to miss! This free event will start at 8:30 pm and run until 9:30 pm. Flashlights and appropriate footwear are recommended. Parking at 174 Liberty Street, Concord.

07/23/2026

What a Monumental day!
Today we unveiled our giant 3D-printed recreation of Daniel Chester French’s iconic Minute Man statue - and it was a community effort in every sense!

This project was a true community collaboration from start to finish. Over the past year, Christiana Urbano (Head of Innovation and Communication
Concord Free Public Library) worked with local artist and author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney to reimagine The Minute Man through 3D printing - with makers stopping by during Open Maker Hours to print individual parts, and others joining our interactive building sessions to learn 3D modeling and printing while assembling pieces made by their neighbors.

Today, the Concord Fifers lead the procession to the Goodwin Forum- where we unveiled the final result together, celebrating America 250 with Dr. Booth Sweeney, perler bead art, cardboard monument-building, and - of course - the big reveal itself.

To every maker who printed a part, attended a session, or cheered us on: thank you. This statue belongs to all of you. It’s proof of what a community can build when we create it together, one piece at a time.

07/19/2026

Join us for the Monumental Unveiling!
Wednesday, July 22, 4 - 5:30 PM
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
Celebrate America 250 with us at this special edition of Make-It! Club:
* Help us unveil our giant 3D print of Daniel Chester French’s The Minute Man,
* Meet Linda Booth Sweeney, author of Monument Maker,
* Create perler bead art, and
* Build our own cardboard monuments together!

Makers of all ages welcome.

07/17/2026

Make-It! Club announces:
A Monumental Unveiling!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 4 - 5:30 PM
Goodwin Forum, Main Library
Celebrate America 250 with us at this special edition of Make-It! Club:
* Help us unveil our giant 3D print of Daniel Chester French’s The Minute Man,
* Meet Linda Booth Sweeney, author of Monument Maker,
* Create perler bead art, and
* Build our own cardboard monuments together!

Makers of all ages welcome.

Visit the Main Library to explore A Celebration of the Declaration: An Exhibition of Rare 1776 Documents.Following the e...
07/17/2026

Visit the Main Library to explore A Celebration of the Declaration: An Exhibition of Rare 1776 Documents.

Following the events of April 19, 1775, Concord and its citizens continued to play an important role throughout the American Revolution. As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to connect with the local history that helped shape the founding of the United States.

Do not miss a special viewing of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 18, from 10 AM-4 PM.

Learn more:
https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/a-celebration-of-the-declaration-an-exhibition-of-rare-1776-documents/

Celebrating Independence!Join us on the evening of Friday, July 24th to celebrate 250 years of American History at Conco...
07/15/2026

Celebrating Independence!
Join us on the evening of Friday, July 24th to celebrate 250 years of American History at Concord’s historic North Bridge! Enjoy an evening of military music and celebratory fireworks in the 18th century style! Watch as musket and cannon fire illuminates the night in this rare spectacle. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

This event will start at 8:30 pm and run until 9:30 pm. Flashlights and appropriate footwear are recommended. Parking at 174 Liberty Street, Concord, Massachusetts.


TODAY 1-3PM: Step back to July 1776 — hear the Declaration of Independence read on the steps of First Parish, discuss it...
07/11/2026

TODAY 1-3PM: Step back to July 1776 — hear the Declaration of Independence read on the steps of First Parish, discuss it, then vote on ratification just like Concord’s citizens once did. Reception to follow! 📍First Parish in Concord

In July 1776 the citizens of Concord listened to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and then voted to accept...
07/05/2026

In July 1776 the citizens of Concord listened to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and then voted to accept. The Wright Tavern and Freedom’s Way are sponsoring an event to recreate this experience on the steps of First Parish in Concord. Come hear and discuss the reading of the greatest document ever written. Then, we will vote on its ratification. Reception to follow.
The time is 1:00 – 3:00, Saturday July 11.

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