In June 1844, Concord took a step into the future when the Fitchburg Railroad arrived. No longer deterred by muddy roads, people and goods could travel with greater ease by rail between…
I read with interest Peter Alden’s article about the holiday season bird count in the January 20, 2023 issue “Birders of a feather count Concord’s birds together”. I suspect many more Concordians…
Being a historian is a lot like being a detective. Both look at evidence from the past for clues to help answer “What happened?” The evidence of choice for historians is primary…
The Civil War Monument Task Force received $12,500 from the Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board to support the recasting and replacement of the engraved name plaque on the Civil War Soldier’s…
It may seem like a sleepy place, but it is alive with the “Friends of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery”.
The Friends is a very collaborative relationship with the town’s Cemetery Committee and the…
Written in 1941 by Concord resident Maureen Costello Belt
The original name, “Carol of the Drum,” was later known as “The Little Drummer Boy '' when the Harry Simeone Chorale made the song…
The town of Concord is all about history and how sad it is that the history of the Concord Visitor’s Center has been lost. The Concord Business Partnership and many others, including…
The Concord Minute Men are looking for a few good men and women to join their ranks and keep the spirit of 1775 alive as they prepare for the celebration of the…