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© Pierre Chiha Photographers
Virtual Garden Tour
The Concord Museum’s Guild of Volunteers were heartbroken when COVID-19 restrictions cancelled their 31st Annual Garden Tour. This beloved tradition provides a peek behind the garden gate at some of Concord’s most stunning homes, and is a sort of unofficial opening of Spring in the town. It was a deep disappointment in the community to miss such an anticipated event. In the spirit of true innovation, the Guild of Volunteers turned on a dime and quickly created a virtual tour to allow the event to happen. Garden Guide Ellen Whitney brought
viewers on a lovely saunter through five different gardens online – bringing sunshine and flowers into the homes of so many in isolation. Bonus content included gardening tips and DIY project ideas. Delightfully, the program was able to reach people all around the world as well. Nearly 1,000 people participated – with donations helping to support the Concord Museum’s ongoing educational initiatives online and (when safe to do so) in person. You can learn more about this charming event at concordmuseum.org.
Safe Shopping Made Fun
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Discover CONCORD
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Shops all across Concord have worked hard to reconfigure their storefronts, install plexiglass sneeze guards, create distance markers, integrate no-touch or low-touch point of sale technology, and train their teams to be in compliance with all sanitizing and safety standards put forth by the state. And while the shops are all business when it comes to safety, they are truly so happy to see their friends and customers again! All around town, you will see signs celebrating the reopening of Concord’s shops and restaurants. Concord’s fun side shines through hand-drawn signs welcoming visitors. Walk-up take-out windows make curbside pickup easy. And social distancing markers take on a whimsical spirit in so many creative ways - in the shape of a tricorn hat, a painter’s easel, a charming bird’s nest, and more. Strolling the shopping districts of Concord is a fun way to spend a day with the whole family! For a list of where to shop and where to eat, please see the center spread of this publication or visit us at discoverconcordma.com/virtual-visit.
