About the location:

From its prime location right in the heart of Concord, the Colonial Inn has been an integral part of the life of the Concord community for three centuries. The Colonial Inn maintains a lively spot as a gathering place for all occasions.

The Inn was originally three separate buildings, the earliest of which dates back to 1716. It is best known for the role it played in the events of April 19, 1775, a day that led to the birth of a new nation.

During the period of unrest leading up to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the middle portion of the Inn, which is now the front desk of the hotel and gift shop, served as an arms and provisions storehouse for the local patriots. When the British soldiers arrived to seize and destroy all their supplies, the Minutemen were gathered at the North Bridge, just a half mile from the Inn. They were alerted of the British presence by the rising smoke, and came to defend both their town and supplies.

Famous Historic Guests:

"Margaret Sidney Lothrop, author of the Five Little Peppersbook series. J.P. Morgan, American financier and banker who headed J.P. Morgan and Co. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States whose signature in the guest register is on display. John Wayne, American actor known for his roles in Westerns. Shirley Temple, famous child star of the 1930s. Arnold Palmer, American professional golfer." "Due to the hotel’s age and role in the Revolutionary War, the Inn has been rumored to have a few resident ghosts. The most famous, haunted and sought-after guestroom is Room 24. During the Revolutionary War, a portion of the inn was owned by Dr. Timothy Minot. When patriot soldiers were injured at the Battle of Lexington and Concord at the North Bridge, they were brought to his home for treatment. Dr. Minot used what is now the Liberty Room as a hospital, and Room 24 was his operating room. Several soldiers who were operated on in Room 24 unfortunately passed away during surgery. The deceased were carried directly downstairs into Room 27, which was used as a morgue. Many guests who’ve spent the night in the infamously haunted room have reported some strange activity. One of the first reported sightings of something paranormal was documented in a letter from Mrs. Judith Fellenz to former innkeeper, Loring Grimes, after they had celebrated their wedding night in June 1966.