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Barrett Farm Open House & Programs

Colonel James Barrett House 448 Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

On April 19th, 1775 a contingent of about 120, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore […]

Free

1775: When Resistance Becomes Revolution

Wright Tavern 2 Lexington Road, Concord, United States

1775: When Resistance Becomes Revolution 2:00pm - 3:00pm "John Adams said that the American Revolution was accomplished before a drop of blood was spilled at Lexington Green. But the War, […]

Free

Remembering Our Minutemen

Shirley Center Common Common Road, Shirley, United States +1 more

Living history colonial crafts people and animals on Historic Shirley Center Common. Colonial music inside the Meeting House. At 3:00 pm a presentation describing what Shirley people were doing in […]

Free

50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, United States

Join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025, to kick off the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration! This special event will feature a rededication of the museum as well as the opportunity […]

Free

Weaving an Address

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

April 14, 2025 – October 18, 2025 The Umbrella Arts Center Allie Kussin Gallery and Walden Woods Opening Reception: April 14, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm; Click to RSVP Gallery Hours: […]

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Concord’s Secret History (World Premiere)

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

April 12, 2025 8-10pm and April 14, 2025 2:30-4:30pm The Umbrella Arts Center Main Stage Theater 144 World premiere of new documentary about the history of slavery in the region […]

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Littleton Patriots of 1775 Exhibit

Littleton Historical Society 4 Rogers Street, Littleton, MA, United States

Meet the Littleton Patriots of 1775. Come visit the newest exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the War of Independence. Meet the 29 patriots of Littleton who […]

Free

Muskets and Minutemen: Arms of the Colonial Soldiers

Harvard Historical Society 215 Still River Road, Harvard, MA, United States

On April 19th, 1775, when a network of alarms brought the news that the British were marching towards Concord a great many men from Harvard were ready to respond. They […]

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