Article 31. Citizen Petition: Revolutionary War Monument

ARTICLE 31. To authorize the Concord250 Corporation to design, finance and build a suitable memorial recognizing the residents of Concord who died in the Revolutionary War on Parcel 1693 subject to any necessary approvals or permits from the HDC or Planning Board, or take any other action relative thereto. 

Article Explanation

Article 31 asks the Town Meeting to authorize the non-profit Concord250 Corporation to design, finance, and build a suitable memorial on Parcel 1693, across from the Civil War Monument, recognizing by name the residents of Concord who served and died in the Revolutionary War. Monument Square contains memorials for the Concordians who gave their lives in every American war with the exception of the American Revolution, the war that gave the Town its place in history. As a result of research by Concordian Beth van Duzer, whose activities as a member of the Town’s 250 History and Education Subcommittee were funded by the Corporation, we now know the names of 21 Concordians (including two Patriots of color) who died fighting to establish these independent United States. There is no better occasion than the country’s 250^th birthday to finally provide the narrative they deserve. Parcel 1693, adjacent to and in the midst of the other memorials is an ideal location. The funds have been raised and we have assembled a distinguished group of Concordians from the Historic Districts Commission, the Concord Historical Commission, the Concord Museum and the Board of the 250 Corporation to direct and manage the project, which will be constructed at no cost to the Town.

Article Motion

Mr. Dane moves that the Town take affirmative action on Article 31 as printed in the Warrant.