Hours - Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 11AM - 4PM Private and group tours available by appointment
Welcome to the Wright Tavern!
Our vision for the Wright Tavern is to create a gathering place, an educational center for meetings, events and reenactments, where refreshments can be enjoyed and one can become immersed in the history of the Wright Tavern.
Upcoming Events at Wright Tavern
Concord Stories — Lecture Series
Friday June 5, 2026 - 7pm - at Wright Tavern:
In conjuntion with the release of Stories of Massachusetts, Volume 2, the Rev. Dr. Jim Sherbloom will offer a lecture series exploring Concord’s stories through 4 distinct lenses.
White Supremacy: Concord’s culture reflects changing attitudes and beliefs about race, ethnicity, freedom, equity, equality, and human potential. Come explore.
Wright Tavern Beer Garden
Saturday June 13, 2026 11am -4pm at Wright Tavern
Wright Tavern tours and beer garden open during and after the Democracy Freedom Fair.
Afternoon Tea
June 28, 2026 2pm - 4pm
Experience afternoon tea at the historic Wright Tavern and be transformed back to 1925. Meet historian Amy Cole as she welcomes visitors to enjoy an afternoon out with traditional teas and food. Learn the important history of tea rooms and their role in helping women organize. Where women organized, history changed course. Registration highly recommended. Tea and light refreshments provided, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for sale at our cash bar.
Upcoming Events Sponsored by Wright Tavern
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Join internationally recognized dignity expert Donna Hicks for a three-session workshop introducing practical tools from the Dignity Model to improve relationships at home, at work and throughout the community.
At Harvey Wheeler Community Center
1276 Main St, West Concord
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by Wright Tavern Center for Civic Engagement, Concord DEI Commission, Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Education
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A live, interview-style conversation with Danielle Allen, Harvard professor and director of the Allen Lab for Democratic Renovation. Kick off the weekend with big ideas and a thoughtful discussion of what we can do to shape the future of democracy.
At First Parish in Concord
20 Lexington Rd
In the Parish Hall
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Fun and Inspiration for all Ages!
Connect with local action groups who will share info, action steps, and fun activities
Kids’ games and hands on learning
Food trucks serving local favorites
Live music by Anna Huckabee Tull & Eric Kilburn; Middlesex Activist Band
Wright Tavern tours and beer garden open during and after the festival
Saturday June 13 11am-2pm on the lawn.
Gift Shop
Now Open
Visit the Wright Tavern
We are a museum and gathering place for event, celebrations, meetings, and parties. Come explore, experience and enjoy in the space where history was made. Drop-ins are welcome for self-guided tours, you may visit the Wright tavern from 11:00 - 4:00 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday Mondays. If you want a tour or to visit the Wright Tavern at other times, contact us and make a reservation at [email protected]
Wright Tavern now open for Event Rentals
The Wright Tavern is both a historic museum and a meeting place. Within this historic building, you can rent space that fits your needs at a time that works for you. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in renting this historic space for your event.
The Wright Tavern in the Media
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Smithsonian Magazine Article "Drafting the Revolution"
Smithsonian Magazine article “Drafting the Revolution” detailing 8 notable taverns to visit. The Wright Tavern is profiled, check it out!
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Concord Welcomes Lafayette Back after 200 Years
Concord Bridge Article detailing the reenactment of Lafayette's visit to Concord with incredible pictures of the event.
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Lafayette In Massachusetts 1824 and 2024
Lafayette In Massachusetts 1824 and 2024 by Peter Reilly a detailed article of Lafeyette’s tour from The Gazette of the American Friends of Lafayette
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Interview with Tom Wilson on the Wright Tavern and REV250 Celebrations by Bob Allison
Join Professor Bob Allison (Suffolk University Chair of the Department of History, Language and Global Culture) and Tom Wilson of the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust as they discuss the work to save and restore this historic building.
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Brief History of the Wright Tavern by Minuteman National Park Ranger, Jim Hollister. Our Tangible Past: Preparing for War - Wright Tavern and the Committees of Safety and Supplies
Go inside the historic Wright Tavern in downtown Concord, MA and learn about the important discussions and plans that were made there in the weeks leading up to the outbreak of war on April 19, 1775!
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Brief History of the Town of Concord
A brief history of the town of Concord, MA.
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Trust receives $130,000 grant toward Wright Tavern restoration
The Wright Tavern Legacy Trust has received a $130,000 grant from the Ruby W. and LaVon P. Linn Foundation toward restoration of the Wright Tavern, the rendezvous point for the Minutemen on April 19, 1775.
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The Wright Tavern Reveals It's Historic Roots
An overview of the historic roots of the Wright Tavern written by Tom Wilson for Discover Concord.
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