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MA, USA

Concord Museum

Museum

Houses one of the finest collections of Revolutionary War artifacts in New England, including one of the two lanterns hung in Old North Church and Paul Revere's own account of his ride.

What Happened Here

The museum's April 19 collection includes powder horns, muskets, and documents from the battle. The "One if by land, two if by sea" lantern is a highlight, connecting Concord to the broader alarm network.

Visiting Today

Address

53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742

Hours

Wed-Sun 10am-4pm; summer hours may extend

Admission

$15 adults, $12 seniors, $8 students

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible; elevator available.

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