Concord
Concord, signifying agreement and harmony, was incorporated as the first inland settlement in Massachusetts through a grant from the Massachusetts General Court dated September 12, 1635.
Concord supported Native American activity long before the European settlers arrived. The area was inhabited by the various Nipmuc groups, and the village of Musketaquid, which means “reedy river,” was established as a principal center of the Massachusetts tribe.
The native people called the area where the Assabet and Sudbury rivers meet “Nashawtuc,” which means “between the rivers.” This area of Concord is comprised of about 400 acres and is home to these significant people and milestones in American history.
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Property Tax Rate: 1.31% or $13.13 per $1,000
About the Town of Concord
Located 20 miles west of Boston, Concord is a picturesque New England community of handsome residences, preserved open spaces, family-owned farms and thriving commercial centers.
The town is served by MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Cambridge and Fitchburg. State highway Route 2 runs through Concord, and Routes 128/95 and 495 are conveniently accessed.
Concord is also rich in literary history as home to many current authors as well as being the home of Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery was opened in 1855. Concord’s most famous authors are buried there.
Orchard house
“After moving more than twenty times in nearly thirty years, the Alcotts had finally found their anchoring place at Orchard House, where they lived until 1877. The house is most noted for being where Louisa May Alcott wrote and set her beloved classic, Little Women, in 1868 at a "shelf desk" her father built especially for her.
Fortunately, there have been no major structural changes to the house since the Alcotts' time, with ongoing preservation efforts adhering to the highest standards of authenticity. Since approximately 80% of the furnishings on display were owned by the Alcotts, the rooms look very much as they did when the family lived here, causing many modern-day visitors to comment that, ‘A visit to Orchard House is like a walk through Little Women!’”
Concord Teacakes - Living Concord
Concord teacakes
Concord Teacakes is located in the charming village of West Concord, easy to reach by public transit or by car.
Stop in to our café for a coffee, tea or latte and join them for a quick breakfast of homemade muffins, croissants and breakfast sandwiches. Their delicious sandwiches, salads and entrees are customer favorites for lunch and dinner and, of course, are desserts are irresistible!
places to eat
Concord Cheese Shop is a favorite!
Excellent customer service and every type of cheese you can imagine!
Adelita Restaurant
Adelita is a farm-to-table Mexican restaurant by proprietor Kristin Canty and Chef Charlie Foster.
Utilizing animals and produce from their own farm in Bath, New Hampshire, as well as supporting other local farmers, Canty and Foster provide Concord and surrounding towns with straightforward, traditional, fresh Mexican cuisine.
This transcends into their beverage program where they shake up fresh margaritas with freshly squeezed citrus, including their much-loved house cocktail, the Adelita Margarita.
It’s fun for the whole family, with kids eat free Monday through Thursday (some restrictions apply), and a trio of old school video games in their lobby.
places to shop
Debra’s Naturals - Health Foods Store
Since 1989, Debra’s Natural Gourmet has been bringing health, deliciousness, and a sense of mission to West Concord and the surrounding communities. Some folks call it the best health food store in the country. Debra’s is just one more reason we love Concord!
Things to do
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (located nearby in Lincoln) is the largest park of its kind in New England.
This site is a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations of more than 60 works.
The museum also features a robust slate of rotating exhibitions and innovative interpretive programming in its indoor galleries.