History and Heritage in Concord, MA

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Author. She is best known as the author of the novel "Little Women", which was published in 1869. Born in Germa...

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The Old Manse has one of the richest histories anywhere. It has witnessed the beginnings of the American Rev...

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Author. A transcendental believer, David Thoreau lived his theory of civil disobedience. He was born in the cit...

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The Hancock-Clarke House is 1/4 mile from Buckman Tavern, on Hancock Street. On the evening of April 18, 177...

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This 300 year old Hotel hasn't changed much in decorum or style from what it had been from the beginning, th...

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Renowned Author. He was a descendent of prominent early New England settlers. His most famous work was "The Sca...

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Overlooking a prospect of farm and pleasure grounds, this country seat, also known as The Grange, was a...

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Built in 1768, the Golden Ball Tavern was the home of prominent 18th century Westonian Isaac Jones. The tave...

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The Lexington Historical Society is an organization that preserves the history of Lexington, specifically the role t...

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Quoted from MA State Parks web site:" Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1...

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Author, Poet. His family was a repository where the Unitarians obtained their ministers. Most of his forefather...

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Line of March April 19, 1775 Acton Minutemen

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Built by Martha, widow of William Russell, about 1680. Occupied until 1890 by her descendants, of whom Jason Russell ...

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Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Ca...

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Near this spot stood the first Town House used for town meetings and the county courts 1721 1794

Orchard House