Concord Visitor Center

08/28/2026

Come celebrate Concord’s 391 birthday 🎂 with us with free walking tours Sat Sept 12 at 9:30 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Sign up
At Visitconcord.org under the daily history walking tour tab. Hurry, spaces are limited. Led by a local guide, even if you think you know Concord, you’re bound to learn something new.

08/26/2026

Story Hour is back at The Old Manse! 📚🌿
Make a morning of it in Concord - enjoy story time in the beautiful setting of The Old Manse, then stop by the Concord Visitor Center to plan the rest of your day. We can point you toward family-friendly walks, historic sites, shops, treats, and more ways to explore Concord together.

Come for the story, stay for the history! ❤️

Story Hour is back at the Old Manse this fall! Join us Friday mornings throughout September to explore the history of the house and the landscape through fun stories and crafts!

September 4: Gardens Galore
September 11: The Five Senses
September 18: Fields and Farms
September 25: Changemakers

For more info, visit TheTrustees.org/ManseEvents

08/25/2026

Join us Saturday, August 29 for a full day of walking tours exploring Concord’s people, history, landscapes, and stories.

🍂 10:00 AM - Indigenous People of Concord Walking Tour
🏛️ 1:00 PM - Daily Historic Walking Tour walk ins ok
🇺🇸 2:00 PM - 1775 Tour: North Bridge and Beyond
🌙 5:00 PM - Concord’s Autumn Twilight: Monuments, Memories and Mortality

Choose one or more and explore Concord from morning through twilight.

08/24/2026

We love the five mile Battle Road trail which connects historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants of the Battle Road where thousands of Colonial Militia and British Regulars fought a bloody engagement on April 19, 1775. In some areas the trail leaves the historic road to follow the route of the Minute Men traversing farming fields, wetlands, and forests.

Aside from its significance as a hallowed battlefield, the trail is known for its scenic beauty, biodiversity, and natural resources.

The trail is accessible by several parking areas along Route 2A and Lexington Road. Visit our Maps and Directions page for more parking information and pick up a park map at the Minute Man Visitor Center. Or stop by the Concord Visitor Center for more info.

National Park Week is here August 22–30!

This year's National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Visit where many of America’s important stories are shared and make your own by exploring our national parks. Come visit and enjoy the stunning natural landscapes , reflect on our nation's inspiring history and rich culture.

Today's theme: America in Motion Monday. There's no better place to feel that here at Freedom's Way than the Battle Road Trail at Minute Man National Historical Park .

This 5-mile trail follows the same ground where alarm riders galloped through the night and Minute Man companies marched to answer the call on April 19, 1775 — a nation in motion from its very first mobilization.

Today it's beloved by walkers, runners, and cyclists retracing that history.

08/20/2026

Meet Mercy Otis Warren this Saturday at Hartwell Tavern. Historical interpreter Michele Gabrielson brings her to life through primary sources and storytelling — poet, playwright, and one of the sharpest voices pushing the revolutionary cause forward, even though history books don't always give her top billing.

It's an informal drop-in program, so come whenever works for you between 10am and 2pm. No reservation, no cost.

📍 Hartwell Tavern, Minute Man National Historical Park
🗓️ Saturday, Aug 22 · 10am
🎟️ Free
Friends of Minute Man National Park Minute Man National Historical Park
More info: nps.gov/mima

08/19/2026

Step into Concord as daylight fades and the past feels just a little closer. Concord’s Twilight: Monuments, Memories and Mortality walking tour explores the village’s silent stones, historic memorials, and stories of those who came before us.

The tour climbs to Hill Burying Ground, resting place of Puritan settlers and Revolutionary-era residents, before winding through the wooded paths of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, a beautiful example of the 19th-century Garden Cemetery Movement. Along the way, discover fascinating stories of Concord’s townspeople, changing attitudes toward death and remembrance, and the monuments they left behind.

History, mystery, and memory meet at twilight in Concord.
Don’t miss it! Weekends at 5 pm - sign up at Visitconcord.org under the walking tour tab.

https://visitconcord.org/visit/walking-tours/concord-autumn-twilight-monuments-memories-mortality/

This 90-minute twilight walking tour of old Concord town takes us down the venerable streets and byways hearing the voices of those who have come before while appreciating the silent stones, memorials, and buildings they have left behind.

08/18/2026

This October, get out and explore with our walking tours, now also offered through Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education:

🔺 Secrets in Plain View: A Masonic Walking Tour
Thursday, October 15 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Look beyond Concord’s familiar landmarks and uncover more than 225 years of local Masonic history. Along the way, learn how Freemasonry influenced prominent Concordians and the town itself — with special access to Concord’s historic Masonic Lodge.
$35 | Meets at the Concord Visitor Center

👒 Women of Concord Historical Walk
Thursday, October 22 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Concord history is filled with remarkable women — writers, artists, educators, reformers and leaders who challenged convention and changed their community. Walk from the center of Concord toward the Old Manse and discover their stories along the way.
$35 | Meets at the Concord Visitor Center

🚲 Concord History by Bike
Thursday, October 29 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
See more of Concord on two wheels! This approximately six-mile tour travels beyond the town center to places including North Bridge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Orchard House and more. Bring your own bike or use the nearby Concord Bike Share.
$35 | Meets at the Concord Visitor Center

🍁 Whether you want to uncover hidden history, hear the stories of Concord’s extraordinary women, or pedal your way through the past, October is a wonderful time to experience Concord from a new perspective.

08/17/2026

Concord Visitor Center is open daily, 9am–4pm! ☀️ Stop by for maps, local tips, and everything you need to explore historic Concord — plus bike rentals, water bowls for four-legged visitors, and a few Concord souvenirs to take home. Can't make it in person? We're always open online at visitconcord.org or by phone at 978-318-3061.

08/12/2026

Whether you have just a few hours, half a day, or an entire day to explore, Concord is filled with stories, landmarks, museums, literary treasures, beautiful landscapes, shops, restaurants, and historic sites waiting to be discovered.

Use our suggested itineraries as a starting point - or create your own Concord adventure based on what interests you most!

📚 Love literature? Build a day around the authors who made Concord famous, with stops connected to Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

🇺🇸 Interested in history? Follow the story of April 19, 1775, explore Minute Man National Historical Park, visit North Bridge and the Concord Museum, and discover the people and events that helped launch the American Revolution.

🌿 Prefer the outdoors? Add Walden Pond, scenic walking trails, the Emerson-Thoreau Amble, or a stroll through historic Concord Center.

🏛️ Or mix it all together - history, literature, museums, nature, shopping, dining and more - for a day designed just for you.

Not sure where to begin? We’re happy to help create a personalized itinerary for your visit. Email us at [email protected] and tell us how much time you have and what you’d most like to experience.

Start planning at VisitConcord.org and make your Concord visit your own. 💙

08/11/2026

Step back in time with an unforgettable evening at the Colonial Inn.
Join us for another History by Candlelight on Wednesday, August 26th from 6-9PM and experience Concord's colonial history in a truly unique setting. Your evening includes passed hors d'oeuvres, a 3-course prix fixe menu, local historians sharing the history of the Inn, and so much more.
Complete your evening with an overnight stay in the heart of historic Concord.
Seating is limited and advance reservations are required.
https://www.opentable.com/booking/
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