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Umbrella’s post-show ‘talkback’ to address issues around Concord history

March 11, 2024

A panel will address issues and answer questions on Concord’s tercentenary markers and indigenous history, Ellen Garrison, and more.

Is Concord age-friendly? New initiative considers seniors

February 25, 2024

Comprising 20% of the population, or 6,000 citizens over age 60 and counting, Concord seniors are stepping into the spotlight with a new age-friendly initiative from the town’s Economic Vitality Department. How

Video: Just how evil was the 1774 Tea Act?

January 28, 2024

When colonial Americans became disheartened with their English overlords, they gathered in an already time-honored way — Town Meeting. In 1774, Concordians got together to respond to a letter from Boston warning

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 battle between the British Regulars and area farmers and beyond.

Letter: Another Midnight Rider

January 11, 2024

As noted in the lead article on January 5, 2024, Paul Revere, Dr. Samuel Prescott, Nathan Munroe and Benjamin Tidd were Midnight Riders. Who else was a Midnight Rider? Thanks to research

Expect 3 nights for Concord Town Meeting

January 9, 2024

The Select Board approved the order of warrant articles for the upcoming April Town Meeting this week amid a broader discussion of how to get more Concordians more engaged in their self-governance.

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 out to capture the colonists’ stores of weapons and ammunition.

Letter: ‘Concord Stories’ podcast now available

January 4, 2024

For those wondering what the tercentenary markers got wrong, Aya Belyazid and I have launched a new blog of Concord stories on Spotify as part of preparing Concord for our Concord250 celebration.