Tom Wilson is the chair of the board for the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust in Concord, Massachusetts. The trust's mission is to transform the Wright Tavern through restoration, preservation and renewal into a community gathering place, a center for the exploration of democracy and an immersive learning museum. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and a master's degree from Vanderbilt Owen School of Management.

Tom can be reached at tom@wrighttavern.org.

The Concord Free Public Library presents

Fowler Afoot Book Club

with Author Tom Wilson

Wednesday, October 22
10:00 - 11:00 am

Join Fowler Afoot at the Fowler Branch Library in West Concord at 10 am.

For October we are fortunate to have Tom Wilson join us to discuss his book Concord’s Wright Tavern: At the Crossroads of the American Revolution.

Please note that instead of our usual amble on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, the group will gather downstairs in the Fowler meeting room to enjoy a special presentation.

CFPL Fowler Branch Library
1322 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742

Built in 1747 in the center of Concord, the Wright Tavern has witnessed the evolution of America for over 200 years. The Minutemen met here the morning of April 19, 1775, and a few hours later, the British Redcoats searched for munitions and supplies of the rebels before being defeated in the Battle of Concord. The building has been used as a tavern, inn, bakery, bookseller, and office as it witnessed the transformation of the town from a frontier agricultural community to a bustling commercial center and commuter hub. Closed to the public for most of the last forty years, The Wright Tavern Legacy Trust was established in 2021 to oversee the restoration and renovation of the building. From modest beginnings under Amos Wright to the Battle of Concord, author Tom Wilson uncovers the fascinating history of this National Historic Landmark. All royalties from the sale of this book will go to the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust.