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Civil Disobedience

Visitor Center at Walden Pond 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United States

Please join us for our annual Civil Disobedience program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King! Hear from Robbins House President Nikki Turpin and local historian Richard Smith about Thoreau's abolitionist views. Location: Walden Pond State Reservation, 915 Walden St., Concord, MA About the Event: Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights legacy and Henry David…

Black History in Concord: The Robbins House and Ellen Garrison

Goodwin Forum, Concord Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

Learn about the history of The Robbins House and the stories of the Robbins and Garrison families, and Ellen Garrison’s journey from a school girl in Concord to her civil rights activism during Reconstruction, Sat. Feb. 10 noon-1 p.m.,  Goodwin Forum Main Library 129 Main Street, Concord. The Robbins House, located on 320 Monument Street…

Women of the Great Field: The Robbins and Garrison Women and their Neighbors

Goodwin Forum, Concord Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

Women’s History discussion with The Robbins House on the history of the women residents of the Great Field, a predominantly African American and indigenous area of Concord in the 19th century. Goodwin Forum Main Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Join us for a Women’s History discussion with The Robbins House on the history…

A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour

North Bridge North Bridge, Concord, MA, United States

In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining the incredible stories of individuals who risked everything during…

A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour

North Bridge North Bridge, Concord, MA, United States

In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining the incredible stories of individuals who risked everything during…

From Pasadena to Concord: Telling The Whole Story

Goodwin Forum, Concord Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

Pasadena city leader Veronica Jones comes to speak in Concord about their work honoring Black history. 4/13. 2pm at The Concord Free Public Library’s William Munroe Special Collections Register to attend https://visitconcord.org/concord-250/   For 129 years, Black educator and activist Ellen Garrison lay unsung and forgotten in an unmarked grave in Altadena, California’s Mountain View…

Time to Celebrate Ellen!

Concord Armory 91 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

Ellen Garrison Day in Concord! Come join us and celebrate and afternoon of words, music, art and song as we Stand up for Ellen on the anniversary of her birth at the Concord Armory! Honoring the 201st birthday of Concord’s native daughter Ellen Garrison, educator and activist. Featuring a behind-the-scenes peek at the new Half…

A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour

North Bridge North Bridge, Concord, MA, United States

In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining the incredible stories of individuals who risked everything during…

A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour

North Bridge North Bridge, Concord, MA, United States

In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining the incredible stories of individuals who risked everything during…

Reading With Frederick Douglass

The Robbins House

Join us for an annual tradition at The Robbins House on July 4th! Speakers will be reading from Frederick Douglass' famous speech, "What to the Slave is the 4th of July?" Audience participation encouraged, light refreshments will be served. 10am-noon

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