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Over the coming year, The Concord Bridge will provide continuing coverage of the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Our focus: How this milestone commemoration will involve and impact Concordians themselves.
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A son of Concord drums up homegrown patriotic spirit
December 7, 2024
Midshipman Sprague will join the Naval Drum and Bugle Corps in Concord’s 250th revolutionary anniversary parade.
Middlesex School seeds 250th trees project with $50K gift
December 6, 2024
The species planted will be native to the region and consistent with the town’s tree planting guide.
Visitor forecast unclear as organizers plan Concord250 transit
November 20, 2024
“We could get 30,000 people. We could get 120,000.”
Searching for stories: National Guard Museum gears up for Concord 250
November 11, 2024
On the eve of Veterans Day, staff at the Concord Armory were working to have more permanent memorabilia in place for the
Budget for 250th taking shape
November 20, 2024
Marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution comes with a price tag.
Concord Museum’s traveling trunks a revolution in hands-on learning
November 20, 2024
Ahead of Concord 250, learners and teachers can have a museum history lesson delivered right to their schools.
Barrett: No more state 250th cash coming to Concord this year
November 7, 2024
“The money is still needed, but time is of the essence."
$25K state grant to bolster Patriots of Color program
October 30, 2024
The project will highlight the stories of those who championed freedom in Concord from the Revolutionary War to today.
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Ceremony names ‘the unnamed’ at prison cemetery
October 13, 2024
“People don’t get to choose their history. History just is. ... And history comes in all different shapes and sizes.”
Children trace Concord’s tradition of fighting for liberty
October 12, 2024
“It gets people engaged; it lets them feel like they can make a mark and have a voice."
Photos: Freedom’s Silhouette
October 9, 2024
Concord residents and visitors gathered Saturday to celebrate the debut of Freedom’s Silhouette in Monument Square.
No-fly zone sought for 250th commemoration
October 4, 2024
"We’re hoping the FAA agrees that this is a once-in-a-generation event."
Forged in flames, Monument Square installation honors fight for freedom
September 26, 2024
Liz Helfer's creation is an early manifestation of Concord250, the town’s commemoration of its role in launching the Revolution.
Local color: Wayfinding display planned for Main Street
September 24, 2024
It’s not an everyday street map, but an artistic display of favorite historical sites, oriented around Concord Center.
Wright Tavern, witness to the Revolution, is subject of new book
September 19, 2024
It has all the makings of a hit movie: danger, defiance, secrecy, suspense, and the triumph of an underdog.
Concord-inspired musical piece comes ‘home’ ahead of revolution’s 250th
September 5, 2024
Canadian pianist Louise Bessette will lecture on and perform the piece at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden on September 8.
Concord welcomes ‘Lafayette’ back after 200 years
September 3, 2024
Call it a marquis event.
The closures will affect paths from the Liberty Street parking lot and Monument Street to the bridge.
‘250 Days to the 250th’ in photos
August 13, 2024
The kickoff marks the countdown to the "upcoming celebration of Concord’s central role in the American Revolution."
It's an "opportunity for everyone to honor Concord’s leading role in the birth of our country.”
These reds and whites have a label that heralds the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolution.
“It’s so cool seeing this after reading about it for years in history books.”
Read all about “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World”? Now you can see it for yourself.
“The tail is perfectly legitimate — but it just should not be wagging the dog.”
Concord Museum Curator David Wood has carefully preserved priceless pieces of the town's history. Now his own place in history is assured.
CJ Johnson's mission is to showcase prominent guests speaking to historical and contemporary Concord and to the future of the community.
Officials say they want to ensure “the shot heard ‘round the world” doesn’t get drowned out by air traffic.
These houses are now being honored with a flag they can display that recognizes their importance then — and now.
Youth defining freedom: 1775, 1975, 2025
May 7, 2024
A year from our country’s 250th anniversary, what does freedom mean to American youth?
With past and future in mind, what will 250 mean to Concord and Concordians themselves?
Some can’t wait to come to Concord for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution’s start. Others may be thinking of getting out.
While unique, the two commemorative coins share common elements — and a donation price of $20.
“You want to regularly assess threats that are possible and understand the worst-case scenario and how to manage it.”
Concord Observer: Patriots Day, past and future
May 6, 2024
Patriots Day meant the Battery firing their cannons at dawn, the opening of fishing season, the parade, and families.
Ask a reenactor: It’s not a ‘costume…’
May 6, 2024
How I ever managed to create colonial-style clothing for my entire family is a mystery.
When thousands come to Concord, people remember
May 6, 2024
In 1975, Concord found itself center stage in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
Concord Museum to celebrate 250th
May 6, 2024
Exhibitions will address pivotal issues of inclusion, hidden history, and battle.
When patriotic plans go sideways
May 6, 2024
Concordians have put plenty of time and energy into commemorating the events of April 19, 1775. It doesn't always go smoothly.
Minute Man park, Walden announcement coming May 1
April 22, 2024
The announcement will involve “the unique historic corridor that includes and surrounds Minute Man Park."
Patriots Vigil and Dawn Salute 2024 in photos
April 19, 2024
The Patriot Vigil and Dawn Salute annually bring back to life pivotal moments from the launch of the Revolutionary War. Photos by
Concord on the march
April 16, 2024
Despite flooding that re-routed and rearranged some of Monday's Patriots Day observances, marchers and paradegoers turned out in style.
Concord250 and Middlesex Savings Bank officials gathered recently to celebrate the gift and receive the first $25,000 installment.
“The Patriots Day Parade is on but the route will not go through the park and over the North Bridge.”
Are you in high school? Do you like to write? Here’s a chance to use your skill and enthusiasm to win $500
As an economic incentive, two years ago, Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) saw to it that $200,000 in state funding went to Concord
IRS grants Concord250 tax-exempt status for donations
February 6, 2024
Organizers of Concord’s all-out 2025 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War are preparing for potentially tens
Video: Take a sneak peek at the proposed Concord250 memorial
January 23, 2024
Since Concord started putting up memorials, honoring the events and people of the town, expectations have changed. Granite, hard and cold,
Minute Man has ambitious plans for 250th Revolution anniversary
January 16, 2024
Capitalizing on its historic role in the Revolutionary War, Minute Man National Historical Park unveiled a multi-year plan to highlight the initial
Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of — Tidd and Munroe? Prescott?
January 7, 2024
Everyone knows the story of how Paul Revere rode through the night, broadcasting the alarm throughout Middlesex that the British were headed
Additional funds for Concord250 in proposed warrant article
January 5, 2024
With $700,000 in hand, the Concord250 Executive Committee is seeking Town Meeting’s approval of an additional $350,000, largely to pay for security
Concord may have been the first battleground of the American Revolution, but this week it became the last of its neighbors to
Plans take shape for Concord250
November 18, 2023
When discussing plans for the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the focus of Concord250 is, naturally, Concord. Gary
Right on Monument Square, across from the Town House, with a clear view of monuments and historical buildings and conveniently located for
Boston Marathon MEMA team advises Concord250 on safety plans
October 9, 2023
Drawing on their experience at the Boston Marathon, a team from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) offered their advice at a
Countdown to Concord250: Meet the new co-chairs
October 5, 2023
Gary Clayton and Rob Munro are the new co-chairs of the Concord250 Executive Committee after former Chairman Henry Dane stepped down from
Dane steps back as head of 2025 Executive Committee
September 16, 2023
Concord’s plans for commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution will soon be revolving around a new leader: Henry Dane says
Volunteers ramp up for Concord 250
September 7, 2023
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Startup money for the 250th anniversary celebration of the American Revolution in 2025 is included in a $1 million amendment just approved
On April 19, 1775, more than 5,000 American militia and British troops engaged in the first battles of the American Revolution. Hostilities
Select Board preps for 2025 — and its price tag
July 13, 2023
Concordians are thinking ahead to 2025’s 250th commemoration of the town’s spotlight moment in the American Revolution — and in the meantime,
Outdoors Act brings money for Minute Man Park
April 27, 2023
For $27 million you could pay most of Red Sox leftie Chris Sale’s annual salary or put a down payment on the
Budget for Concord250 takes shape
April 22, 2023
Plans are ramping up for the town’s 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard ‘round the World” on April 19, 2025, according to