Victor Curran
@curranvictor.bsky.social
History educator, tour guide, museum interpreter, writer. Sharing stories of Concord, MA and how its people contributed to American independence and imagination. I turn the spotlight on stories that past historians ignored and present politicians suppress.
Daniel Chester French put a plow in his Minute Man statue because the Minute Men were citizen soldiers--they weren’t a standing army. The founders mistrusted standing armies. They believed we should wield military force for the safety of our fellow Americans, not the whims of a ruler.
June 9, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Daniel Chester French put a plow in his Minute Man statue because the Minute Men were citizen soldiers--they weren’t a standing army. The founders mistrusted standing armies. They believed we should wield military force for the safety of our fellow Americans, not the whims of a ruler.
May 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🎂❤️ Happy Birthday to my dear daughter Marcelia! ❤️🎂
May 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🎂❤️ Happy Birthday to my dear daughter Marcelia! ❤️🎂
For almost 400 years, West Concord has supplied produce and manufactured goods to the world. This enterprising spirit still flourishes in our independent businesses. On May 17, join me for the story of West Concord’s generations of thriving activity. Details here: visitconcord.org/visit/walkin...
May 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
For almost 400 years, West Concord has supplied produce and manufactured goods to the world. This enterprising spirit still flourishes in our independent businesses. On May 17, join me for the story of West Concord’s generations of thriving activity. Details here: visitconcord.org/visit/walkin...
Summer hours are back at the Old Manse. Concord's most historic house (in my opinion) will be open every Thursday through Monday. Check website for hours, tour schedule, and special events/programs thetrustees.org/place/the-ol...
May 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Summer hours are back at the Old Manse. Concord's most historic house (in my opinion) will be open every Thursday through Monday. Check website for hours, tour schedule, and special events/programs thetrustees.org/place/the-ol...
Getting ready to take a dive down the rabbit hole. (Visitors often ask about this.)
May 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Getting ready to take a dive down the rabbit hole. (Visitors often ask about this.)
An errand to Verrill Farms yielded a bonus—the Spring issue of Discover Concord Magazine, with my Margaret Fuller piece on page 52. Also looking forward to reading articles by many friends and colleagues.
It’s available for free at your favorite shop, café, museum, or visitor center.
It’s available for free at your favorite shop, café, museum, or visitor center.
April 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
An errand to Verrill Farms yielded a bonus—the Spring issue of Discover Concord Magazine, with my Margaret Fuller piece on page 52. Also looking forward to reading articles by many friends and colleagues.
It’s available for free at your favorite shop, café, museum, or visitor center.
It’s available for free at your favorite shop, café, museum, or visitor center.
Last week was the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Concord. I gave tours and welcomed visitors from all over the U.S. Some visitors were just a few months old. I hope they’ll come back for the 300th anniversary. Let’s make sure they’ll still have the freedoms that were bought with blood in 1775.
April 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Last week was the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Concord. I gave tours and welcomed visitors from all over the U.S. Some visitors were just a few months old. I hope they’ll come back for the 300th anniversary. Let’s make sure they’ll still have the freedoms that were bought with blood in 1775.
For nearly 30 years, Raffaelle Nicoletta has cut my hair. Today he cut it for the last time; he’s retiring this month. Enjoy your retirement, Raffaelle, and thank you for making me look sharp for all these years.
(Raffaelle’s shop will remain open, with his colleague David wielding the shears.)
(Raffaelle’s shop will remain open, with his colleague David wielding the shears.)
April 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
For nearly 30 years, Raffaelle Nicoletta has cut my hair. Today he cut it for the last time; he’s retiring this month. Enjoy your retirement, Raffaelle, and thank you for making me look sharp for all these years.
(Raffaelle’s shop will remain open, with his colleague David wielding the shears.)
(Raffaelle’s shop will remain open, with his colleague David wielding the shears.)
Every April, students in the Concord History/Guide Course gather at our town’s historic sites to present interpretations they have researched and written.
Yesterday Meg Winslow photographed our class showing they have the right stuff to give an engaging, informative tour under any conditions.
Yesterday Meg Winslow photographed our class showing they have the right stuff to give an engaging, informative tour under any conditions.
April 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Every April, students in the Concord History/Guide Course gather at our town’s historic sites to present interpretations they have researched and written.
Yesterday Meg Winslow photographed our class showing they have the right stuff to give an engaging, informative tour under any conditions.
Yesterday Meg Winslow photographed our class showing they have the right stuff to give an engaging, informative tour under any conditions.
❤️🎂 This granddaughter is 7 years old today! 🎂❤️
April 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
❤️🎂 This granddaughter is 7 years old today! 🎂❤️
TOMORROW!
Don’t miss the book launch of “Concord Stories: Indigenous Musketaquid to Colonial Concord” with author Jim Sherblom, Tuesday, April 1. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/ConcordNative
Don’t miss the book launch of “Concord Stories: Indigenous Musketaquid to Colonial Concord” with author Jim Sherblom, Tuesday, April 1. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/ConcordNative
March 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
TOMORROW!
Don’t miss the book launch of “Concord Stories: Indigenous Musketaquid to Colonial Concord” with author Jim Sherblom, Tuesday, April 1. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/ConcordNative
Don’t miss the book launch of “Concord Stories: Indigenous Musketaquid to Colonial Concord” with author Jim Sherblom, Tuesday, April 1. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/ConcordNative
On Tuesday morning, I had the honor to give a talk on Concord history to an audience from the Concord Housing Authority. It was a very engaged group, who kept me on my toes with thoughtful questions. Thanks to Executive Director Jennifer Polito for arranging this program.
March 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On Tuesday morning, I had the honor to give a talk on Concord history to an audience from the Concord Housing Authority. It was a very engaged group, who kept me on my toes with thoughtful questions. Thanks to Executive Director Jennifer Polito for arranging this program.
🎂❤️ Happy Birthday to my dear Dianne! ❤️🎂
March 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🎂❤️ Happy Birthday to my dear Dianne! ❤️🎂
Concord Stories: Indigenous Musketaquid to Provincial Concord with author Jim Sherblom
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA
For details and registration, go to lnkd.in/eyPJZ2gi, click the GET TICKETS button, and choose IN PERSON or ONLINE.
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA
For details and registration, go to lnkd.in/eyPJZ2gi, click the GET TICKETS button, and choose IN PERSON or ONLINE.
February 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Concord Stories: Indigenous Musketaquid to Provincial Concord with author Jim Sherblom
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA
For details and registration, go to lnkd.in/eyPJZ2gi, click the GET TICKETS button, and choose IN PERSON or ONLINE.
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA
For details and registration, go to lnkd.in/eyPJZ2gi, click the GET TICKETS button, and choose IN PERSON or ONLINE.
In 1862, while enslaved, Robert Smalls stole a Confederate warship, sailed it out of Charleston, SC harbor, and turned it over to the U.S. Navy. The Navy made him Captain of the ship he stole. Read the details of his adventures here: www.nps.gov/people/rober...
February 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In 1862, while enslaved, Robert Smalls stole a Confederate warship, sailed it out of Charleston, SC harbor, and turned it over to the U.S. Navy. The Navy made him Captain of the ship he stole. Read the details of his adventures here: www.nps.gov/people/rober...
“Why is almost every robust healthy boy with a robust healthy soul in him, at some time or other crazy to go to sea?”
—Herman Melville, “Moby Dick”
This grandson is eight years old today. ❤️🎂
—Herman Melville, “Moby Dick”
This grandson is eight years old today. ❤️🎂
February 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“Why is almost every robust healthy boy with a robust healthy soul in him, at some time or other crazy to go to sea?”
—Herman Melville, “Moby Dick”
This grandson is eight years old today. ❤️🎂
—Herman Melville, “Moby Dick”
This grandson is eight years old today. ❤️🎂
For more than seven years, I have had the privilege to work as an interpreter and tour guide at the Concord Museum. The Museum's collection tells the story of all Concord's people and what they contributed to American history.
I'm honored that USA Today named us America's Best Small Town Museum.
I'm honored that USA Today named us America's Best Small Town Museum.
February 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
For more than seven years, I have had the privilege to work as an interpreter and tour guide at the Concord Museum. The Museum's collection tells the story of all Concord's people and what they contributed to American history.
I'm honored that USA Today named us America's Best Small Town Museum.
I'm honored that USA Today named us America's Best Small Town Museum.
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day to my dear Dianne! ❤️
February 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day to my dear Dianne! ❤️
JUST IN TIME FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY of the "shot heard 'round the world," learn the stories of not just the Minutemen, but of Concord's native people, famous authors, champions of civil rights, and much more. Course begins February 24, details and registration here: tinyurl.com/ConcordClass
February 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
JUST IN TIME FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY of the "shot heard 'round the world," learn the stories of not just the Minutemen, but of Concord's native people, famous authors, champions of civil rights, and much more. Course begins February 24, details and registration here: tinyurl.com/ConcordClass
The Winter issue of Discover Concord Magazine is now at your favorite shop, museum, visitor center, or café. It's a pleasure to read articles by friends and colleagues like Jaimee Joroff, Jan Turnquist, Anne Lovell, Marybeth Kelly, Richard Piccarreto, Jennifer Schunemann, and Cynthia Baudendistel.
February 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The Winter issue of Discover Concord Magazine is now at your favorite shop, museum, visitor center, or café. It's a pleasure to read articles by friends and colleagues like Jaimee Joroff, Jan Turnquist, Anne Lovell, Marybeth Kelly, Richard Piccarreto, Jennifer Schunemann, and Cynthia Baudendistel.
Sixty years ago, James Baldwin gave us an idea to keep in mind as we celebrate Black History Month.
February 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Sixty years ago, James Baldwin gave us an idea to keep in mind as we celebrate Black History Month.
❤️🎂 This granddaughter is nine years old today! Happy Birthday! 🎂❤️
February 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
❤️🎂 This granddaughter is nine years old today! Happy Birthday! 🎂❤️
