Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Meriam's Corner Exercise
2023-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Minute Man National Historical Park, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Town of Concord, joined by fife and drum ensembles, Minute Men and Concord Independent Battery commemorate the fighting that occurred at Meriam’s Corner.

Concord River Whitewater Rafting
2023-04-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-16 13:00 - 16:00 | UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
“Squeeze into a wet suit, hop into a raft, and hang on! Whitewater rafting on the Concord River in Lowell happens only on weekends in April and May, when rain and snowmelt swell the river, producing Class III and IV rapids. This urban river run, a mere 1.7 miles long, is a high-octane ride over three sets of rippling rapids, including Twisted Sister, a massive bronco-busting wave. Trips include professional guides from Zoar Outdoor; the proceeds support the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust.” – Boston Globe Magazine
Come join us for early spring whitewater rafting on the Concord River, just 30 minutes north of Boston, Massachusetts. This urban whitewater gem plunges over three major class III-IV rapids – Twisted Sister, Three Beauties, and The Middlesex Dam. When the water level is right, Three Beauties becomes an intensely fun surfing hole. Surfing involves paddling upstream into a wave or hole with the goal to fill the boat with water, splash the entire crew, or maybe even have the boat stand on end. We run this section twice on each Concord River rafting trip and welcome adventurous rafters 14 and older. Participants on this trip may be required to swim aggressively wearing a personal flotation device in rocky, fast whitewater.
A portion of the proceeds from this trip benefits the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, working to preserve green space in the city of Lowell.
The Concord River rafting trip is a spring trip only. This trip runs on select weekends, April through May. Additional weekday trips are available for groups of 12 or more. Please call the office for more details and availability.
We meet at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, located at 50 Warren Street in Lowell, MA about half an hour north of Boston. There is parking available at the Lower Locks Garage next to the hotel.

Paul Revere Capture Ceremony
2023-04-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Minute Man National Historical Park, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Lincoln Minute Men, joined by other reenactment units, observe the capture of Paul Revere with historic music and a musket fire salute.

Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library
2023-04-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th anniversary, the Concord Museum and the Library have collaborated on a special exhibition featuring the Library’s art collection. Featured objects will include paintings by Washington Allston, N.C. Wyeth, May Alcott Nieriker, Charles Hovey Pepper, Alicia Keyes, and Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts, among other artists, as well as sculptures depicting noted Concord authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.
The exhibition will also highlight Concord’s artist communities, local art collectors, the history of institutions promoting public access to works of art, and the stories of specific artists who lived and worked in Concord.
Curator tours will be offered Friday, March 24, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Friday, March 31, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Become a Concord Museum member today to visit this new exhibition for free!

The Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week
2023-04-10 - 2023-04-14 | MA
The Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week is back by popular demand and again is extended to ALL of our 21 communities! Monday, April 10 Through Friday, April 14, 2023 Restaurant Week has something for everyone: Foodies, mark your calendars and plan to support your local dining establishments. Celebrate special menus and special prices!

Learn more on https://revolutionaryvalley.org/restaurant-week/

Stand Up For Ellen
2023-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Robbins House, 12 Monument Square, Concord, MA, United States
For the first time in 200 years, on April 14, 2023, Concord will publicly honor and celebrate the birth of one of its most inspirational daughters, Ellen Garrison and showcase the 1841 visit of Frederick Douglass to Concord!
FRIDAY APRIL 14, 2023 6 PM TO 8 PM…An Evening of Celebration!
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH/FIRST UNIVERSALIST MEETING HOUSE
CONCORD TOWN HOUSE AND MONUMENT SQUARE
12 Monument Square, Concord, MA
MUSIC
LIVING HISTORY
ARTS AND PERFORMANCE
DEDICATION, CELEBRATION, AND CAKE
FREE, OPEN TO ALL, AND SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES!
This is the FIRST Official Event of the Concord 250 Celebration!
Thanks to the kind offer of collaboration and support of people all over Concord, this event will create an opportunity for a celebration of the legacy and importance of the African American story as central the story of the town. This event allows for public visibility and exposure to help more members of the community learn about and honor a history that may be new to them, but is essential for them and their understanding of Concord’s role in securing freedom for all people.
Supported By
The Robbins House
Town of Concord
Concord Visitors Center
Holy Family Parish
Concord250 Executive Committee
Concord Museum
The Umbrella Arts Center
Concord DEI Commission
Concord Free Public Library and The William Munroe Special Collections
COAR Communities Organizing Against Racism
Concord Art Association
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard HouseThoreau Farm
Concord Public Schools & Concord-Carlisle Regional School District
Minuteman Media Network

A Celebration Honoring Ellen Garrison, Educator, and Activist
2023-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Holy Family Church, 12 Monument Square, Concord, MA
Concord honors the birth of one of its most inspirational daughters, Ellen Garrison. Inaugural event of Concord250.

Battle Road
2023-04-15 | Minute Man National Historical Park, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Learn about the events of April 19, 1775 through living history programs and demonstrations. For full event schedule visit https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/special-event.htm

Lexington Patriot's Day Events
2023-04-15 - 2023-04-17 | Various Lexington Locations, 1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Find out about all of our great Patriot’s Day events in Lexington, MA.
Lexington Patriots Day Events 2023

Concord Patriot's Day Events
2023-04-15 - 2023-04-17 | Concord Visitor Center, Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Find out about all of our great Patriot’s Day events in Concord, MA.

Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci!
2023-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, engineer, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build hoop gliders and whirligigs. Create a nature journal, then take it into Discovery Woods to sketch the natural world just like da Vinci. Go on a scavenger hunt to discover some of da Vinci’s most visionary inventions, practice your hand at writing backwards like da Vinci, and more! (Some activities are weather dependent.)

OUT OF THE VAULT Closing Reception
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | The Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The Whistler House Museum of Art
Announces Closing Reception for
Out of the Vault: Works of Art from
the Whistler House Collection
The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is proud to have exhibited a selection of artworks from its permanent collection, Out of the Vault. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parker Gallery.
We welcome visitors to experience the exhibition’s beautiful seascapes, rural landscapes, and ethereal portraits which perfectly capture the essence of the WHMA’s permanent collection.
Rolling hills and choppy waters are shown side-by-side in the museum’s Parker Gallery, reflecting on the delicate balance of nature. These works of art further mirror the incredible paintings exhibited in the historic house, which feature similar New England scenes and elegant figures. The exhibition includes artists Walter Lofthouse Dean, Aldro Thompson Hibbard, William Preston Phelps, Mary Earl Wood, Arthur Spear, and many more.
With many works exhibited for the first time, these paintings offer a wider glimpse into the WHMA’s permanent collection and the stunning art in its vault, now brought out into the light of day.
The WHMA will hold a closing reception for the Out of the Vault exhibition on Saturday, April 15th, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parker Gallery. The reception is FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. Refreshments will be served.

Tinytropolis
2023-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by staff and visitors over the course of 6 days.

Patriots’ Day Free Family Activities
2023-04-17 10:30 - 16:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Museum and then visiting our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Visit a craftsperson in the Museum demonstrating various objects that were made of horn during the colonial period, including powder horns and everyday items like cups and combs. Beware of a Redcoat from the British Army roaming the galleries looking for Provincial rebels! Talk with him about the experiences of the Redcoats on April 19, 1775.
Museum admission is free on Patriots’ Day thanks to the generosity of the Highland Street Foundation.

Patriots’ Day Minuteman Encampment
2023-04-17 10:30 - 16:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Visit the brave Acton Minutemen company in an encampment outside the Concord Museum on Patriots’ Day and see them drilling with muskets to prepare for battle, cooking over a firepit, and demonstrating colonial spinning and sewing.
This program is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of the Massachusetts Society of Cincinnati and the Highland Street Foundation.
