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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Concord University joins 'Concord Cousins' for the Concord250 Patriots' Day in Massachusetts
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — Concord University (CU) is set to participate in the Patriots' Day parade and events in Concord, Massachusetts on April 19, 2025. According to a press release, the events coincide with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which began with the battles of Concord and Lexington. To mark the anniversary, the town of Concord, MA is inviting organizations nationwide with Concord in their name to attend and be acknowledged. The 'Concord Cousins' group was crafted by Rob Morrison, a Concord, MA resident who has traveled to 93 out of the 94 Concord 'cousins' since he began his quest in 2015. Elizabeth Chandler, the library director at CU, and Lindsay Byars, director of marketing and communications at CU, will appear for the university and the Mountain State (originally named Concord Church in 1872) in the festivities. Multipurpose business brings Monroe County community together through shared love of music It is exciting for us to meet others across the nation who represent agreement and harmony, also known as 'concord.' By us coming together to walk in the parade, we are recognizing the importance of these values, as our founders did. Elizabeth Chandler | Library Director, Concord University We are very proud of our beautiful campus and rich history in West Virginia, and we look forward to representing the Mountain Lion Family and West Virginia in these historic festivities. Lindsey Byars | Director of Marketing and Communications, Concord University Members from 11 Concords will take part in the parade and festivities. Morrison also connected visitors with host families to serve as guides and welcome committees during visits, the release stated. From McDowell County to the biggest stages in America; local singer honored The town of Athens around Concord University is full of warm, supportive people, and it seems Concord, MA shares that spirit. We're grateful for the invitation an look forward to the experience. Lindsey Byars The thoughtfulness of the event organizers and townspeople during preparations for the event makes us feel like we are working with our own Concordians at home. Elizabeth Chandler Further information on the Concord250 festivities and parade can be found on the event's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Members of the Scouting Boston Youth take part in the Concord 250 celebration
To celebrate the opening of the brand new Minutemen Surprise Trail, boys and girls of Scouting Boston broke in the new walking trail. The official first hike at Minutemen's Surprise Trail is a part of the scouting activity for Concord 250: the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. Scouting Boston is set to have over 100 scouts participate in the upcoming celebration. Throughout the week leading up, scouts will engage in several historical events to teach them the history of the Revolutionary War. Next weekend, scouts from across the commonwealth will be camping in Concord and marching in the 'Shot Heard Around the World' Parade on April 19. While marching, scouts will be displaying the flag of the sovereign states that were around back in 1775. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
