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Concerts Under the Elms Return on June 30!

We are so excited to welcome the community back for the 25th season of our much-loved Concerts Under the Elms! The six-week series, hosted on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers all selected by RIHS stakeholders in celebration of our bicentennial. This year will see the return of food trucks and guests are still welcome to bring their own chairs and coolers. Concert admission is free for RIHS members and $10 for non-members. There is NO pre-registration and guests will check-in upon arrival.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

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Inside the Archives: Reading Revolutionary War Documents
Jul

7
Concerts Under the Elms: Leland Baker Trio
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Jul

10

Revolutionary Ideals: Teacher Summer Institute with National History Day
Jul

14
Concerts Under the Elms: Atwater-Donnelly
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