Concord Independent Battery

05/22/2026

Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony - May 22, 2026

05/19/2026

Have you visited our website recently? Let’s just say, we polished it up a bit, kinda like a shiny brass cannon…

Preserving Concord’s Artillery Tradition Since 1774 The Concord Independent Battery On April 18, 1775, British Regulars marched to Concord with orders that “If you meet with any Brass Artillery, you will order their muzzles beat in as to render them useless.” When they arrived in Concord on th...

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Patriots Day 2026 was a brisk day. When the sun shone it almost felt like spring. We had a great time parading through town. The ceremonies at the Old North Bridge and the Old Manse did a wonderful job commemorating the beginning of the Revolution, 251 years ago. As always, we enjoyed the opportunity fire and honor our past.

The Battery held our annual luncheon following the parade. We welcomed the new members of the past year; Jim Cope, Tom Cope, Emory Holmes, and Leland Kohler-Rice. We also welcomed our newest junior member Gavin MacGregor who has been attending the parade and helping with the horses alongside his grandfather for many years.
Past president Robert Eaton was honored with the Donald Prentice Award for his many years of dedication. Most recently his significant undertaking of researching and writing a revised and up to date history of the Battery.
Past Captain Peter Myette was also honored with the Donald Prentice Award for his 12 years as Captain and long standing commitment to the Battery and particularly the continued dedication to the horses.
Thank you to all our supporters and to all those who waved from the sidelines of the parade. We appreciate all of you!

04/19/2026

April 19, 2026. The Battery started the morning with Dawn Salute at 6:00am as Samuel Prescott arrived by horse to warn of “the regulars on the march.” We then welcome the Tough Ruck as they made their way over the Old North Bridge.

04/13/2026

It was a beautiful morning to kick off the 2026 season!

At today’s test fire Captain Tack Palmer was formally installed. Congratulations Captain!

04/07/2026

Will we see you on Patriots Day? It’s our favorite day of the year!

Two weeks from today is Patriots’ Day!
Take a look at the 2026 Parade route.
The Parade begins at 9AM and a full day of festivities will be happening in town.
Patriots’ Day Block Party: The parade ends & the party begins in Concord Center!

Free & open to all!
Live music.
Food trucks.
Community booths.
Pop-up activities for all ages.
⚾️3PM Patriots’ Day Battle Baseball Game at Emerson - CCHS vs. Lexington!

What’s happening:
Main Stage – Live performances by the Concord Women’s Chorus, local bands, and Town Crier Josh Telepman
Food Truck Courtyard – Tandoor & Curry, Bird’s Nest Italian Street Food, and Whoopie Wagon, located behind Vanderhoof Hardware
Wright Tavern Beer Garden
Theatrical & Musical Performances at 51 Walden including the Concord Traveling Players with “A Flurry of Birds”
Patriots’ Day Play: Monument Square
Community Booths & Pop-Up Activities – Local organizations, crafts, games, and hands-on fun for all ages
Art for All, Thoreau Society, and more bringing Concord’s arts and culture to life
Concord Museum – Free admission, colonial encampment and food trucks on-site
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House has special happenings
Barrow Bookstore Boston Tea Tasting

⚾️3PM Patriots’ Day Battle Baseball Game at Emerson - CCHS vs. Lexington!

04/03/2026

Stop by the Gun House Saturday, April 4 from 9am-11am to learn more about the Concord Independent Battery. Members will be on site spring cleaning, running drill and welcoming visitors and guests. There will be no active or live firing taking place. We hope to see you!

03/10/2026

Another sign of spring, the cannons are rolled out and members are practicing! Stayed tuned for an update on our spring events.