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Vesper Flights: A Conversation with Helen Macdonald

Virtual

H is for Hawk memoirist, Helen Macdonald, will discuss her newest collection of essays, Vesper Flights in which she reflects on “the numinous” of nature – “those moments where mystery arises from the meeting of human art and unpredictable natural phenomena.” Advanced registration is required.  This program is being livestreamed to a virtual audience. This […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Town Night and History 1776: A Conversation with Jane Kamensky

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Ring in Patriots’ Day with a festive evening at the Concord Museum! Towns across Massachusetts mustered at the North Bridge on April 19, 1775, and we are inviting you back to Concord for a free visit to the Museum and Revolutionary-themed programming. All programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited for […]

Free

A Reading and Conversation with Billy Collins

Virtual

“Funny but serious, accessible but rich in meaning, consistently surprising – the world looks slightly different after reading a Billy Collins poem. He’s an American treasure” writes Nick Laird.  In this virtual event, Mr. Collins will read some of his poems followed by a conversation about his life’s work. Advanced registration is required.  This program […]

$5

Patriots’ Day Family Activities

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Concord Museum and then visit our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Free with Museum admission thanks to the generosity of the Massachusetts Society of Cincinnati. Members visit free. Photo courtesy of the Concord Museum

Free with Museum admission