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200th Anniversary Townwide Celebration of Lafayette’s 1824 Farewell Tour in Concord

First Parish in Concord 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, United States

On September 2, 2024, Concord, Lexington, Boston, and other towns will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Here is a description of the purpose and plans for this opportunity to recognize this major event as an integral part of the 250th celebrations of the start of the American War for Independence. […]

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The 250th Anniversary of the First Massachusetts Provincial Congress

Wright Tavern 2 Lexington Road, Concord, United States

“Exploring Democracy – Our Rights and Our Responsibilities” In October 1774, the political conflict between Great Britain and Massachusetts reached a crisis. Parliament enacted the “Intolerable Acts” to punish the province for the Tea Party, and they revoked the charter of 1691 by which the popularly elected House of Representatives joined with the Council and […]

“Spies Among Us:” Intelligence gathering by the British Army and Provincial Congress

Wright Tavern 2 Lexington Road, Concord, United States

Throughout February and March of 1775, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations, the British Army conducted military intelligence missions into the Massachusetts countryside. These efforts would see moments […]

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Concord 250 Wright Tavern Tours

Wright Tavern 2 Lexington Road, Concord, United States

Experience the Wright Tavern on a Self Guided Tour. There will be narrators sharing stories and history with visitors in each of the rooms of this very historic "witness house". This will be an opportunity for you to travel back in time and learn about the events and experiences of this iconic building. A fine […]

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