# Event Details

- **Event Name**: “I Must Stay Where I Belong”: Ellen Emerson, Faith, and First Parish in Concord
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: First Parish in Concord played a central role in the life of Ellen Tucker Emerson, the elder daughter of Lidian Jackson and Ralph Waldo Emerson. This presentation will explore the significance of First Parish to Ellen and the joy and satisfaction it brought her; it will also place Ellen’s relationship with First Parish in the context of her deep faith and deep curiosity about the religious practices of others. It takes place the week of Ellen’s birthday, an event the Emersons loved to celebrate.
Kate Culkin is a professor of history at Bronx Community College and on the faculty of the Biography and Memoir MA at the City University of New York Graduate School. She is the author of "Emerson’s Daughters: Ellen Tucker Emerson, Edith Emerson Forbes, and Their Family Legacy" (2025).
For details and registration, go to tinyurl.com/ellenemerson. All registrants will receive a confirmation message with attendance information.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/concord/i-must-stay-where-i-belong-ellen-emerson-faith-and-first-parish-in-concord/200029478809940
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 54

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Concord
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01742
- **lat**: 42.45959
- **long**: -71.34851
- **full address**: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01742

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is “I Must Stay Where I Belong”: Ellen Emerson, Faith, and First Parish in Concord being held?
  - **A:** “I Must Stay Where I Belong”: Ellen Emerson, Faith, and First Parish in Concord takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01742.
- **Q**: Who is organizing “I Must Stay Where I Belong”: Ellen Emerson, Faith, and First Parish in Concord?
  - **A:** “I Must Stay Where I Belong”: Ellen Emerson, Faith, and First Parish in Concord is organized by Transcendentalism Council of First Parish in Concord (MA).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** “I Must Stay Where I Belong”: Ellen Emerson, Faith, and First Parish in Concord is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Concord, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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