Come, spend a “Night in the Nutt House”! Bwa-ha-ha-ha, tee-hee!

A cast member once quipped, “If Neil Simon had written a melodrama for the Addams Family, it might look like this!” It was a dark and stormy night as a young innocent couple approaches a creepy …
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West Concord Historical Society Celebrates 30 Years

On Saturday evening the Flame Room at the West Concord Historical Society was filled with a group celebrating the 30th anniversary of the formation of the society. In 1994 a group of West Concord …

2024 Budin Barn Sale at Old Concord

One week left for the annual 2024 Budin Barn sale at Old Concord. Doors will be open on Friday, October 4th from 3pm to 7pm and on Saturday October 5th from 8am to 4pm. You can find the craft sale at …

A 1930’s Gala Event

The West Concord Historical Society is holding a thirtieth anniversary celebration in honor of the organization. The West Concord Historical Society has turned the original 1902 school building into …
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