Juneteenth Celebration
, United StatesLooking ahead to Juneteenth 2023, we are planning a joyous, family friendly celebration that includes food and music. Details to follow.
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Caribbean Americans & Politics: Celebrating 50 Years of the Caribbean American Carnival in Boston
Thursday, 24 August | 6:00 PM Caribbean Americans & Politics: Celebrating 50 Years of the Caribbean American Carnival in Boston Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll; City Councilor Brian Worrell; Former Senator Linda Dorcena Forry; and Former Representative Byron Rushing; moderated by Dr. Robert Bellinger. Register to attend in person. Register to attend online.
Ekua Holmes, An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators
Concord Museum On Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road, Concord, United StatesEkua Holmes, the author and illustrator of Black is a Rainbow Color, is coming to the Museum this Sunday (December 10) from 1-3pm for An Afternoon with Authors and Illustrators as part of their Family Trees program. Meet some of the accomplished authors and illustrators whose books are featured in Family Trees: A Celebration of…
Civil Disobedience
Visitor Center at Walden Pond 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United StatesPlease 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 StatesLearn 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 StatesWomen’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 StatesIn 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 StatesIn 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 StatesPasadena 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 StatesEllen 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…
