Kayaking on the Concord River
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Enjoy the beauty of nature at Walden Pond, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, and so many other wonderful parks and trails around Concord. Visit concordma.gov for maps and more information.
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Every Path Laid Open: Women of Concord and the Quest for Equality includes rare artifacts from the Concord Museum collection that tell the story of Concord women of the past – some famous and some almost invisible. Each portrait, needlework, or piece of furniture reveals insights into the lives of ordinary citizens as well as prominent residents. There is also a special media component in the exhibition celebrating today’s women of Concord – from educators to entrepreneurs, firefighters to farmers, and artists to activists. May 7 – September 12. concordmuseum.org 10
Discover CONCORD
| Spring 2021
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The Visitor Centers are reopening! The Concord Visitor Center opens seven days a week from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm starting April 19. Stop by or visit online at visitconcord.org for more information. The Visitor Centers at Minute Man National Historical Park and at The North Bridge reopen April 1. Visit their website at nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/hours.htm for information on hours, COVID-19 restrictions, and more.
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Enjoy al fresco dining! Our restaurants are eager to welcome you this spring. Many restaurants are offering outdoor dining this spring. Some of our favorites are Concord’s Colonial Inn’s front porch (resplendent in spring flowers) or the romantic, tucked away patio at Fiorella’s Cucina. See our “Where to Eat” list on p. 43 for more al fresco options.
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Welcome spring sunshine with The Umbrella Artfest: Here Comes the Sun! This three-week series of cultural events will take place at The Umbrella Arts Center and all around Concord. Exhibits, an art auction, art installations throughout town, a musical production, and an outdoor open studio event will mark the re-emergence of spring under The Umbrella. April 24 – May 16. Visit theumbrellaarts.org/artfest for details.
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Explore the unique shops, boutiques, and restaurants of Concord Center, West Concord, and Thoreau Depot. See our list of shops and restaurants – along with walking maps – in this issue.
Mimsey West, And earth and sky were as one airy hill, 2021
Photo Courtesy of The Umbrella Arts Center
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in Concord this Spring
©Dave Witherbee
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