As you will soon see, assuming that you keep reading this edition of the Insider (which we highly recommend), Concord 250 is stepping up it’s game starting Monday with a week-long celebration.
While the group dedicated to keeping the birthday party going for New Hampshire’s state capital has been doing quite a job so far, this is by far the most work that will be put in. When you hit 250, it’s really got to be “go big or go home.”
It all started with the New Years Eve Gala, which technically took place when Concord was 249, but no reason to get caught up in semantics. There was the time capsule opening, a whole host of partnership events, like Market Days and the Kiwanis Fair, and Concord chats. And the fun isn’t going to stop when next week is over.
No, this thing is going strong ‘til the end of 2015. While the final schedule and times are still being ironed out, we figured, why not give ya’ll a little overview of what’s to come? You certainly have earned it.
Since the 1965 time capsule was opened and its contents revealed, it’s only appropriate that a new one be buried in its place so the people of the future can open it in 2065, when Concord turns 300. The burial will take place Saturday, Nov. 7 at City Plaza in front of the State House Arch. Can you believe we have to wait 50 years to see what’s going to be put in it this time?
To bookend the year, another New Years Eve Gala will be held on Dec. 31, of course, at the Grappone Center to close out the celebration year and mark the beginning of 251.
On a date to be named later, the permanent home for the Mosaic 250 community art project (one can be seen to the left) will be unveiled, so there’s no more secrets and everyone in the community can enjoy the creations.
And Concord Chats, the informal historical talks, will be happening just about every Thursday between September and November. Topics like NHTI, the Nevers Band, the Capitol Center for the Arts, the League of N.H. Craftsmen, Abbot-Downing and the Grange will be discussed.
For more up to date info, visit concord250.org.
