©Copyright 2011 Gatepost Tours, LLC
We’re two history geeks who are crazy about Concord, hot for Hawthorne, and thrilled by Thoreau!
Joan Spinazola
previous occupation
stand-up comic
Favorite Concord resident
Ezra Ripley
Number of jokes told
millions!
Number of funny jokes told
3.14 (she likes pie)
Alida Bailey
previous occupation
computer nerd
favorite Concord resident
the elephant
number of left feet
two
Number of feet tall
two
Well, ok. We’re actually fully licensed Concord Town Guides, but all that other stuff is still true!
Since 2007 we’ve been guiding, educating and learning from Concord’s wonderful visitors as they endeavor to explore the historic significance of this remarkable little town.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said “All of history is biography”, and we couldn’t agree more! Over the years, we’ve discovered that the best way to learn about history is by studying the people who lived it.
We’ve also learned that history is exciting, heartwarming and sometimes hilarious - especially when viewed through the eyes of Concord’s famous and, not so famous residents. (Go ahead, just ask us about Tilly Holden and her chickens.)
Our ultimate goal is that you thoroughly enjoy your time here in Concord while getting to see more than the average enthusiast. In addition to the things that make this town famous, we hope to show you a different side of Concord, one that helps bring history to life as we dig deeper into the lives of our authors and, delve further than the average tour into the fascinating stories of our past.
We love history. We love questions. But most of all, we love getting to laugh with our visitors.
If you’re looking for fun and unique things to do in Concord, Massachusetts, you won’t go wrong with Gatepost Tours!
Give us a call and let us plan an amazing day for you.
“... they left their cares behind them as they passed between the stone gateposts at the entrance of our avenue...”
Nathaniel Hawthorne on the happiness of their visitors to The Old Manse. Mosses From an Old Manse, published in 1846
The Old Manse and gateposts. Drawing by May Alcott, originally published in her book, Concord Sketches, 1869 © The Louisa May Alcott Memorial Association/Orchard House.
a little irreverent. a lot of fun.
