Tom Wilson is the Chair of the Board for the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust in Concord, MA. 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 has recently written a new book entitled, Concord’s Wright Tavern: At the Crossroads of the American Revolution.

Tom has had a distinguished career in management consulting, business and writing.  He is the Founder and CEO of the Wilson Group. The Wilson Group helps clients implement their strategy and build their desired culture by aligning their total compensation and reward programs with their key drivers of success Tom is the author of several books: Innovative Reward Systems for the Changing Workplace (McGraw Hill) and Rewards That Drive High Performance (AMACOM). 

He is also the author of: Next Stage: In Your Retirement, Create the Life You Want (Balboa Press). This book provides an invaluable resource on how one transitions from an active career to that period of life often called “retirement.”

Tom holds a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and a Master’s degree from Vanderbilt Owen School of Management.  He lives in Concord, Massachusetts, with his wife, Martha, and regularly hikes the trails of Concord with his dog Ollie. 

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

Wright Tavern, 2 Lexington Rd. Concord, MA

Join the Fowler Afoot Book Club for a special author talk at the Wright Tavern in Concord Center 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.

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.