Built in 1747, the Wright Tavern served as a vital meeting hub for patriots and hosted the Massachusetts Provincial Congress in the months leading up to the American Revolution. On April 19, 1775, it famously served as the headquarters for British officers during the Battle of Concord while Minutemen gathered nearby. After the war, the building continued to operate as a tavern and later a private residence before being gifted to the First Parish in Concord in the late 19th century. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark that has undergone extensive restoration to preserve its colonial architecture. It currently serves as an educational center and museum, offering tours and programs that highlight its role in the birth of American independence.

When Concord celebrated the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World,” I volunteered to build the stands for the photo boards in the image above. I was pleased, on a recent excursion downtown, to see that they are still in use.