2021 Events

October 2, 2021: Revolutionary Germantown Festival

Open for self-guided tours, 12-4pm.

Not far from the reenactment of the Battle of Germantown, visit the serene Upper Burying Ground and Concord School House and consider how we remember the American past. Free admission. Masks required.

More information about the Revolutionary Germantown Festival. Download self-guided walking tour.

August 21, 2021: 12th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Begins at 10am.

Sponsored by the 6300 Germantown Avenue Business Alliance and Concord. Free admission. Masks required.

View event poster.

July 4, 2021

2pm: Bell-ringing ceremony

Join us for the annual July 4 ringing of the Concord School bell. Visit with artist Casssandra Stancil Gunkel and tour her exhibition in the Upper Burying Ground, "Black Lives Matter / Racism Kills."

Site open noon-4pm for visits, reflection, and self-guided tours.

June 16—July 10, 2021

Black Lives Matter / Racism Kills: An Exhibition of Fiber Works by Cassandra Stancil Gunkel

Exhibition on view in the Upper Burying Ground [selected days]

Further information on the exhibition and viewing dates.

Juneteenth 2021: The Slave Narratives

Grounded Theatre Company

Saturday, June 19

Special performances at 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Further information and reservations.