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MA, USA

First Parish in Concord

Church

Unitarian Universalist congregation with roots in Concord's founding. The current meetinghouse dates to 1901 but continues a congregation established in 1636.

What Happened Here

The congregation served as the religious and civic heart of colonial Concord. Earlier meetinghouses on this site hosted town meetings where resistance to British policy was debated.

Visiting Today

Address

20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742

Hours

Services and events; check schedule

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Accessible entrance 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