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12 Things to See & Do in Concord this Winter
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Concord Stories from Concord Free Public Library Special Collections is a new virtual series that features stories about Concord’s people and places from a variety of guests, including Concord residents, scholars, researchers, and curators. There are currently three presentations available online. Alexander von Humboldt and the United States is presented by Dr. Eleanor Harvey, Senior Curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This fascinating talk explores the relationships between the Concord Transcendentalists and Humboldt. A Hopeful Heart: Louisa May Alcott Before Little Women is presented by Deborah Noyes, author of a book by the same name. Local historian, 10
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author, and tour guide Victor Curran brings to life two extraordinary women in Emerson’s Muses: Mary Moody Emerson and Sarah Bradford Ripley. Listen to them all – you won’t be disappointed! concordlibrary.org
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Get outside and explore Concord’s living history! Even in winter, Concord Tour Company offers eight fascinating walking tours, ranging from classic history to fun and insightful experiences like “the Real Little Women” or “No Remedy for Love: Romance, Flirtation, and Scandal in 19th Century Concord.” There’s even a tour about beer and taverns! At just $25 per person, it’s a great way to get outside while learning something new. concordtourcompany.com
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This year you can enjoy the lights and decorations of the season from the warmth of your own home. The Concord Museum’s 10th Annual Holiday House Tour is going virtual and the Guild of Volunteers
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25th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature takes place November 25, 2020 through January 3, 2021. Trees and wreaths of all shapes and sizes are decorated with charm and inspiration from acclaimed classic and contemporary children’s books. One of Concord’s best-loved family events. concordmuseum.org/events/25thannual-family-trees-a-celebrationof-childrens-literature
invites you to join them for exclusive video tours of six Concord homes decorated for the holidays with boundless charm, creativity, and the joys of the season. There will even be bonus content including holiday decorating how-to’s, design inspiration, and more. December 11-13. concordmuseum.org