October 20 - November 7, 2010

Concord, Massachusetts

Two weeks of talks, readings, and discussions celebrating the written and the spoken word.
  • Nathaniel Philbrick
    Nathaniel Philbrick
  • Gish Jen
    Gish Jen
  • Andrew Bacevich
    Andrew Bacevich
  • Pauline Maier
    Pauline Maier

How You Can Participate

  • Attend: Most events are free. All events are open to the public. Events that require a ticket are so indicated and include information about how and where to obtain tickets.
  • Donate: The festival is produced by a non-profit foundation and depends greatly on individual support. Tax deductible donations in any amount are encouraged and can be made online.
  • Sponsor: Corporate sponsorship is welcomed and is available. For information please .
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Festival Venues

Barefoot Books

89 Thoreau St., Concord
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Concord Academy Chapel

166 Main St., Concord

Concord Bookshop

65 Main St., Concord
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Concord Free Public Library

129 Main St., Concord
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Concord Museum

Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Rd., Concord
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Concord’s Colonial Inn

48 Monument Square, Concord
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Emerson Hospital, North Assembly

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner and Route 2, Concord
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Emerson Umbrella

40 Stow St., Concord
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Harvey Wheeler Community Center

1276 Main St., West Concord
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Kerem Shalom

659 Elm St., Concord
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Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs

29 Main St., Concord

The Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods

44 Baker Farm, Lincoln
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Thoreau Farm

341 Virginia Road, Concord
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Trinitarian Congregational Church

54 Walden St., Concord
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