About Concord's Historic Inn Hotel
History of the Colonial Inn | The Haunted Inn
Concord's Colonial Inn has a long and distinguished history and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original structure was built in 1716, and the property been operating as a hotel since 1889. Situated on Concord's town common, now known as Monument Square, the Inn is surrounded by many landmarks of our nation's literary and revolutionary history. The interactive
map of Concord will introduce you to some of the many attractions in the area.
In 1775, one of the Inn's original buildings was used as a storehouse for arms and provisions. When the British came to seize and destroy the supplies, the Minutemen met them at the North Bridge on April 19th for what became the first battle of the American Revolution. The event is commemorated every April in Concord with a parade by the Colonial Inn and a ceremony at the North Bridge on Patriots Day.
During the first half of the nineteenth century, parts of the Inn were used as a variety store, and it became a center of lively commerce in the town. The property was also used as a residence and in the early 1800s the Thoreau family moved in. Henry David Thoreau lived in what is now the Colonial Inn from 1835 to 1837 while he attended Harvard.
Beginning in the mid 1800s, the building was used as a boarding house and then a small hotel, named the Thoreau House after Henry's aunts, the “Thoreau Girls.” By 1900, the property was given its current name—The Colonial Inn. You can find a more detailed chronology of the Colonial
Inn's history on this site.
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While the Colonial Inn remains dedicated to preserving and enhancing the experience of its rich history, we pride ourselves on the high level of comfort and service we provide for all our guests. The guest rooms of the Main Inn may still have the same beams and flooring of the original structure, but because of our many renovations guests will enjoy the full array of modern amenities, including free wireless access. We also offer a variety of accommodations for extended stays.
Our function rooms are ideal for small corporate gatherings or boutique weddings. Excellent cuisine is available in our restaurants or specially prepared for your own event. Stop by the Village Forge Tavern and relax with your favorite libation and our live entertainment.
The Colonial Inn has been a gracious host to many guests through the years, including such notables as Franklin D. Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan, Margaret Lothrop, John Wayne, Shirley Temple, Tammy Grimes, Steve Martin, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Ally Sheedy, Joe Perry, Arnold Palmer, Dave Maynard, Graham Stedman, Faye Dunaway, Dan Quayle, Ritchie Havens, Glenn Close, Bruce Springsteen, Queen Noor of Jordan, Harry Connick Sr., and Lady Mary Soames, daughter of Winston Churchill. The ghost who sometimes visits Room 24 has never left a name.
At Concord's Colonial Inn, we combine the best of past and present to offer an enjoyable and memorable stay for all our visitors. We hope that you will soon join our distinguished guest list.
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