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Concord Free Public Library

Landmark

One of the first free public libraries in the United States (1873). Houses significant collections relating to Concord's Revolutionary and literary history.

What Happened Here

The library's Special Collections include manuscripts, maps, and documents relating to April 19, 1775, and Concord's role in the Revolution.

Visiting Today

Address

129 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742

Hours

Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Fully accessible.

Connected Events

Oct 1774
Apr 1775
Concord Hides Its Military Supplies

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett, Dr. Samuel Prescott

Apr 1775
Concord Militia Musters at Wright Tavern

Major John Buttrick, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett, Dr. Samuel Prescott

Apr 1775
Military Supplies Dispersed to Surrounding Farms

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
British Expedition Reaches Concord

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
British Search Barrett Farm

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
Battle of North Bridge

Major John Buttrick, Captain Isaac Davis, Amos Barrett, Reverend William Emerson

Apr 1775
Apr 1775
British Retreat Begins

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett