For a small town, Concord, Massachusetts has a big history. From the “shot heard round the world” to the writers of the American literary renaissance, events in Concord have changed the face of a nation.

Highlights of this kid-friendly museum include:

• Native American stone tools from 4,000–7,000 years ago 
• The famous 1775 Paul Revere lantern and other Revolutionary War artifacts 
• Ralph Waldo Emerson’s study and Henry David Thoreau’s bed, desk, and chair from Walden Pond 
• Period rooms rich with furnishings that offer a glimpse into three centuries of home life in Concord 
• Family Trail Guide, scavenger hunts, and drawing materials 
• Special hands-on areas and activities