History
Concord Academy was established as a school for girls in September 1922. Enrollment grew gradually from three in 1924 to twenty in 1948. The school's headmistress for the first 15 years was Elsie Garland Hobson, followed by Valerie Knapp (1937–40) and Josephine Tucker (1940–49). Tucker imposed the advisor system and ended the giving of prizes at commencement. Under Elizabeth Hall (1949–63), student population increased, especially.
1981—Thomas E. Wilcox named headmaster
1984—Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel dedicated
1987-J. Josephine Tucker Library dedicated
2000—Jacob A. Dresden named head of school
2004-05—Renovation and expansion of Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel
2007—Purchase of additional 13.6-acre (55,000 m2) property near main campus
2009—Richard Hardy named head of school; began July 1, 2009
2012—Completion of athletic campus, located 1 mile from main campus
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