THE CONCORD LIFE SUMMER/FALL ‘09 VISITORS CALENDAR HAS ALL THE DETAILS FOR EXPLORING CONCORD
**updating weekly**

Wednesday June 24, 2009
The Concord Museum
Be Our Guest! Admission Free Summer Evening at the Concord Museum - Lexington Road and Cambridge Turnpike. - 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. - A summer evening is the perfect opportunity to visit the Concord Museum. Bring family, friends or out of town guests to linger in the Museum’s engaging history galleries and special exhibition of American presidential china, Setting the President’s Table, take in the quiet eloquence of the “Exploring Concord” film, and enjoy the historic beauty of period rooms filled with Concord antiques. Create your own memories with family-friendly, hands-on activities. Visit for the first time or revisit favorite galleries – all free.(978)369-9763\

Friday, June 26, 2009
Orchard House
A Morning with the Alcotts – 399 Lexington Road – 9:30am – 11:30am - Step back into the pages of history to find out what it was like to live in the time of the Alcotts. Expert, authentically costumed staff and volunteers portray Alcott family members to introduce youngsters aged 7 and up to life in the 19th Century generally and within the Alcott home particularly. An interactive tour, old-fashioned games, songs, stories, and refreshments are all part of this highly popular and unforgettable experience! Cost: $18 per person (Members - $15). Reservations & pre-payment required. (978) 369-4118

Saturday, June 27, 2009
Orchard House
Welcome to Our Home: A Living History Tour – 399 Lexington Road – 4:45pm – 5:45pm - A trip to the past as you have an interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. Adults - $12.00; Seniors/College Students - $10.00; Youths (6 - 17 years) - $8.00; Children (2 - 6 years); $4.00; Family Rate (2 Adults & up to 4 youths) - $30.00. (Orchard House Members - Half-price on individual tickets only). Space is limited; reservations & pre-payment strongly suggested.

July 4, 2009
Revolution at the Doorstep - Exploring Meriam’s Corner
Minute Man National Historical Park 12-2p.m.
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of this important action in the first battle of the American Revolution, and a tour of the Meriam House, itself a witness of history. (978) 318 - 7825

July 4, 2009
Battle Road Trail Walk***
Minute Man Visitor Center Rt 2A
Join a Park Ranger for a 3 1/2 hour guided walk along the historic Battle Road Trail. Learn about the events of April 19, 1775, landscape changes through time, and the American Revolution from the perspective of the Concord Authors. Meeting at the Minute Man Visitor Center at 12:30, we will shuttle to Meriam`s Corner to begin the tour. Bring plenty of water! (978) 318 - 7825

Thursday, July 9, 2009
Orchard House
Hand-in-Hand at Orchard House – 399 Lexington Road - 10:00 a.m. - This program offers a very special first look at a historic house museum and the Alcott family for children aged 6 and under with a parent or adult caregiver. Activities such as matching games, songs, Victorian dress-up, drawing, and age-appropriate stories are included to stimulate, entertain, and educate the very young while allowing their adult partners time to enjoy Orchard House in a very unique way. Cost: $15 per Adult/Child Grouping; $7.50 for each additional Adult or Child. (Members - $12 and $6 respectively)

Saturday, July 18, 2009
Verrill Farm
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast – 11 Wheeler Road – 9:00am - noon – Enjoy freshly made blueberry pancakes, maple syrup, bacon & sausage, Take part in the blueberry pie easting contest at 11:00am. Live music by the Yankee Stompers. Hay rides and pony rides. Fee.

Sat. Sun. August 15, 16, 2009
Verrill Farm
Corn & Tomato Festival – 11 Wheeler Road – noon – 4:00pm – Check out more than 30 varieties of these two favorite vegetables and sample dishes prepared in the farmstead kitchen. Live music by Monadnock Bluegrass. Fee.