Juneteenth Re-Opening of The Robbins House!
June 19-September 6: Open 6 days/wk (closed Tuesdays)
September 10-October 31: Open Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays & Indigenous
Peoples’ Day Monday Oct. 11 th
From 11 am – 4 pm
Six visitors allowed inside the Robbins House at a time
Masks required by visitors until further notice

Visit The Robbins House

June, July & August: 11-4
(Closed Tuesdays)
September, October: 11-4
(Open Fri-Sun + Columbus Day)

320 Monument Street
Concord MA
(Located opposite the Old North Bridge)

info@robbinshouse.org
(978) 254-1745

Welcome

The Robbins House – Concord’s African American History
VISIT THE ROBBINS HOUSE

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

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

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

The Robbins House Talkback

The Umbrella is delighted to offer a special talkback following the May 29 Sunday matinee of The Colored Museum. May 29 immediately following the play, stay for a panel discussion with…

The Colored Museum

Running Friday and Saturday 8PM, and Sunday at 3PM from May 20-June 5 at The Umbrella Arts Center, George C. Wolfe's classic play, The Colored Museum, is a witty, provocative, often…

Robbins House Receives Gift in Memory of Beloved Concord Public Schools Teacher

CONCORD, Ma. (April 27, 2022) – The Robbins House has received a generous gift of $25,000 from Barbara Elliot, beloved Concord Public Schools teacher. The donation will help the Robbins…

MLK and the Strength of Shared Dreams

Zoom webinar on Friday, January 21st at 6:30 pm for a live character portrayal and video depicting how MLK’s “Poor Peoples Campaign” was a turning point in intersectional advocacy.
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ROBBINS HOUSE VIRTUAL TOURS

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Reconstruction Part 1: The Johnson Presidency
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Reconstruction Part 2: The Grant Presidency
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Reconstruction Part 3: The Legacy
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Black Abolitionists
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What you can do now:

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Spotlight on Social Justice Action Items

Move to Establish a Concord-Carlisle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee The Concord-Carlisle League of Women Voters is urging the Concord…

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