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April 12 – 8PM April 14 – 2:30PM World premiere of new documentary about the history of slavery in the region surrounding Concord, Massachusetts, in co-production by Kogainon Films (USA) and GTVdocs (UK). The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on...
Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the first...
Isaac Davis Walk: Please join the Acton Minutemen from 6:30-10:30 AM or the Isaac Davis March (meet at Haartz Corp. parking lot, 87 Hayward Rd.) Robbins Ride: Leaves at 5 PM from the soccer fields at the bottom of Concord Road. The Acton Minutemen will be in Lexington, Concord and Arlington on the weekend. For...
Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. The day before, Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke, cousin to patriot leader John Hancock. Their mission: To warn John...
A tribute to those patriots who fell on Lexington Green on the morning of April 19, 1775. Since 1971, the Lexington Minute Men have recreated the birth of American liberty on Lexington Common, also known as the Lexington Battle Green, at 6 AM on Patriots’ Day. First proclaimed as a public holiday in Massachusetts in...
Ages 5 and up • No Reservation Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park and DIY Lowell Join rangers to create crafts you use at home! Try your hands at making and decorating your own candles with beeswax. Then learn about punched tin lanterns and make your own paper version. Decorate your own floating...
Experience the moving story of Anne Frank, the courageous Jewish teenager whose diary remains a testament to the power of hope and resilience during the Holocaust. In a gripping one-woman performance, acclaimed actress Sheryl Faye brings Anne’s story to life, reminding us of the universal quest for freedom and security. Recommended for ages 10+ $20...
When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. Leaves from...
New attention from historians and journalists is raising pointed questions about the founding period: was the American revolution waged to preserve slavery, and was the Constitution a pact with slavery or a landmark in the antislavery movement? Leaders of the founding who called for American liberty are scrutinized for enslaving Black people themselves: George Washington...
The 250th anniversary of April 19, 1775—the start of the American Revolution—presents an opportunity to reexamine and broaden our understanding of revolutionary Lexington. We invite you to a special free reception to explore our newest exhibition, Swept Up In Revolution. Follow its three chapters, Before, During, and After the Revolution, to encounter stories of individual...
Being presented for the 20th time, Doors Open Lowell is the community's signature preservation, architecture, and design event. Presented as part of National Preservation Month, Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event in 2002 and since then, Doors Open Lowell has opened the doors to over 100 of...
Goose feathers were the perfect writing utensil of the past - about writing in the 18th century and try writing with a real quill pen! Head to the Hancock-Clarke House to learn. This activity is suitable for all ages, including adults! Included with museum admission.