VISIT THE ROBBINS HOUSE

The Robbins House is a 544 sq. ft. historic early 19th century house formerly inhabited by the first generation of descendants of formerly enslaved African American Revolutionary War veteran Caesar Robbins, and by fugitive slave Jack Garrison.

Visit the House

LEARN THE HISTORY

The stories of the occupants of The Robbins House reveal the ways in which the first generations of free Concord African Americans pursued independence and contributed to the antislavery movement and abolitionist causes.

Learn the History

TAKE A WALKING TOUR

We created a map of African American and antislavery history in Concord, MA.

Download the map and take a walking tour of the African American and Antislavery history sites in Concord.

Take A Tour

News and Events

Job Posting: Website Content Creator & Social Media Manager

Job Posting: Website Content Creator & Social Media Manager

News

The Robbins House is seeking a creative and motivated individual to join our team as a Website Content Creator &…

Youth Upstander Art Project

Youth Upstander Art Project

Event

Youth “Upstander” Art Project Dates: Saturday, October 5 & Wednesday, October 23 Times: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (10/5) &…

Youth “Upstander” Art Project

Youth “Upstander” Art Project

Event

Youth “Upstander” Art Project Dates: Saturday, October 5 & Wednesday, October 23 Times: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (10/5) &…

Lecture with Kellie Carter Jackson on We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance

Lecture with Kellie Carter Jackson on We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance

Event

Join us for an evening lecture by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackon on her new book, We Refuse: A Forceful History…

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ROBBINS HOUSE VIRTUAL TOURS

The Life of Ellen Garrison
6:30 min

Reconstruction Part 1: The Johnson Presidency
19:50 min

Reconstruction Part 2: The Grant Presidency
8:32 min

Reconstruction Part 3: The Legacy
14:39 min

Black Abolitionists
15:05 min

What Were They Fighting For?
9:33 min

What Were They Fighting For?
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