Donate to the Town 250 Gift Account

The Concord250 Executive Committee is now accepting donations through the Town 250 Gift Account. Donations will support the exciting programs and events in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution in Concord. Donations are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law. 

Donations can be made in the following methods:

1. Online with Credit Card or Automated Clearing House (ACH) Payment
2. Check made to the Town of Concord - Be sure to note Concord 250 Gift Fund in the memo
3. Donations through a donor-advised fund to the Town of Concord - Be sure to note Concord 250 Gift Fund in the memo

Checks can be mailed to the following address for processing:

Town of Concord
ATTN: Concord250 Executive Committee
P.O. Box 535
Concord, MA 01742

Background

The year 2025 will mark the 250^th anniversary of the historic battles of Concord and Lexington and 2026 will mark the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.   The 200^th celebration in 1975 was a grand enterprise attended by  President Gerald Ford along with  local, national  and   international dignitaries.  To mark these significant anniversaries in 2025  and  2026,   the Select Board has established the Concord250 Executive Committee.   

The Committee will: 

1. evaluate and make recommendations on how the Town should manage the commemoration of these historic events:    
2. oversee subcommittees created for their various purposes, and to  supervise and assist them in their functions;  
3. sponsor activities which  commemorate and  celebrate the place  of Concord in the  history   of our  nation; 
4. recognize the influence  that  the Town and   its  residents  have had   on  the ideals  of   liberty,  the  unity   of humankind  and   our  co-existence  with the   natural  and social  environment   which we inhabit.    As  the custodians  of this   place  and  heritage,   it  is our  responsibility  to   host  a celebration worthy  of   the  events  which   took place in our Town 250 years ago.

The Executive Committee will coordinate the Town’s events with our sister communities of Lincoln, Bedford, Lexington, and Arlington (Battle Road 2025); Minute Man National Historical Park; Hanscom Air Force Base,  the  Massachusetts National  Guard,  local, state, regional and federal agencies,  musical,  performing    and  historical   re-enactment groups. 

PLEASE  JOIN US: If you would like  to   join in the  work of the  Committee by  signing  up for   one  of our  Subcommittees  such as   Arts, Literature & Music, Communications & Publicity, Event Planning, History & Education, Outreach & Coordination, & Permanent Memorial. To take advantage of the opportunities available,  please  send us an email at 250celebration@concordma.gov

Minutes & Agendas

Agendas are posted in advance of the meetings. Minutes are posted following approval. View most recent Agendas & Minutes.

Committee Charge

Concord250 Executive Committee Charge - Amended August 25, 2025