Founded in the year 1635, the town of Concord has become known for many things during its long history. But one small town claim to fame it has over any other small town is that it’s home to the oldest and the first grape juice company in America! Furthermore, that company also happens to be the oldest grape juice company in the world. Dr. Thomas Welch first started making unfermented grape juice in 1869 and the Welch’s company has been growing and going strong ever since.

The small town of Concord has many claims to fame. Not only was it the starting point for the American Revolutionary War, the place where the Transcendentalist movement began, and home to several notable artists and writers, but it's also where a very famous company has its home base.
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In 1869, with the development of the Concord grape by Ephraim Bull on his farm in Concord, Massachusetts, and the first unfermented grape juice created by Dr. Thomas Wekch, a company by the name of Welch's was born.
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Concord grapes are known for their sweetness, making them perfect for juices, jams, pies, and other food items. On their own, they make. delightful snack.
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Welch's started out as pasteurized unfermented grape juice as an alternative for communion wine.
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By the time Welch's Grape Juice premiered at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, the company took the world by storm.
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If you grew up in New England, you may feel a bit of nostalgia when it comes to Welch's grape juice and jelly. After all, it's what many of us enjoyed during childhood and beyond.
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Did you know about this small town claim to fame? Do you have a favorite Welch’s product? Let us know in the comments. You can learn more on Welch’s official website and Facebook page.

Did you also know that Concord has the most outdoor attractions in Massachusetts than any other small town? It’s one town that everyone should explore!

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