 We offer a collection of articles from the Concord Magazine's now-extensive archives, presenting them tied together for visitors to Concord. While we have attempted to
make this a comprehensive list of articles we've published, we do not mean to imply that the information in this booklet is a comprehensive treatment of this subject.
The articles in the booklet remain in the locations where they originally appeared. As time goes by, we will update the index below as new pieces on this topic are published. It is current as of April, 2001.
From the main part of our site:
Amusements at Lake Walden
By Ginger Allison. Vastly popular as it was in the 19th century, many were not amused by throngs of visitors to Walden for dancing, racing, speeches, picnics and bathing.
The Concord and Lexington Minuteman Statues: Not the Same!
By Deborah Bier. Often confused with one another, these two statues are definately NOT the same. The ways they differ may surprise you.
Autumn Leaves in Concord
Nature's last hurrah before a long Winter's sleep: Concord's spectacular Fall trees!
A. Bronson Alcott's School of Philosophy
By George B. Bartlett
An 1885 report on the development of what was then Concord's newest institution.
Under Water Walden
By Kristina Joyce. What's below the surface of Walden Pond? The author is probably the first to photograph its depths...find out what she saw down there.
Concord Mystery: Tracing the Source of Walden's Waters
By Eugene Walker. The author solved the ancient mystery of where the water in Walden Pond comes from.
The Great Main Street Patriot's
Day Magic Show
Never mind the parade itself; Main Street and the cheering crowd are just as exciting. Before and after photos on parade day.
Patriot's Day Parade 2000
By John Ferrari. A photo display of the 225th Anniversary of Patriot's Day Parade in Concord.
The Somewhat Secret Garden at the North Bridge
By Samantha Wilson. A delightful garden overlooks the Old North Bridge, yet many visitors don't know it's there. See it here in full bloom.
Detained and Held for Questioning
By Deborah Bier. Explore the new Minuteman National Historical Park with this ranger-led trek.
A Guide to Local Ice Cream
By the members of the Concord Discussion List. After years of testing, locals "weigh in" on this subject.
Say it Like a Local
By Anthony Dorman. Say Concord names like you were born here....surprisingly, even the simpliest ones can be tricky.
Editorial: Leave Your Mouse Ears at Home
By Deborah Bier. A chance meeting on Main Street and the words left unspoken.
Hazardous Driving in Concord
By Anthony Dorman. Many visitors come to Concord for a pleasant drive and to enjoy the scenery. But there can be a lot of frustration and danger on some of our roads.
Editorial: Virtual Toilets
By Deborah Bier. Finally, public toilets come to Concord, at least in some shape or form....and a call for real ones on the Milldam.
Why Sweden?
By Kristina Joyce. For years, we have been asking why Swedish cyber visitors come to this site more often than any other foreign visitor. A run down of the reasons we've uncovered.
Roots on the Web
By Susan A. Duncan. Using the Internet as a powerful genealogy tool, the author describes how you can the same as she recounts her own family search.
The Visitor's View: Links to the Past
By Susan A. Duncan, a visitor to Concord who fell in love with the town and was
unexpectedly plunged into the mystery of her ancestral connection here.
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