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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

Youth “Upstander” Art Project

22 Monument Square

Youth "Upstander" Art Project Dates: Saturday, October 5 & Wednesday, October 23 Times: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (10/5) & 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (10/23) Location: Monument Square, Concord MA Rain Locations: 22 Monument Square (10/5) & Robbins House (10/23) Presented by The Robbins House, this art project engages local youth in artmaking and…

Youth Upstander Art Project

Youth "Upstander" Art Project Dates: Saturday, October 5 & Wednesday, October 23 Times: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (10/5) & 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (10/23) Location: Monument Square, Concord MA Rain Locations: 22 Monument Square (10/5) & Robbins House (10/23) Presented by The Robbins House, this art project engages local youth in artmaking and…

Altadena Fire Relief Fundraiser

Ward Hall, The Fenn School 516 Monument Street, Concord, MA, United States

Feb 2 at 3:00 PM: Help rebuild Altadena, the town where Concord’s local hero Ellen Garrison spent her later years and is buried. Join us for a community gathering and special screening of “Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life” as we raise money in support of Altadena residents impacted by the devasting fires in…

Fashioning Identity: The Garrisons and African American Fashion in Photography

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Feb 5, 7:00 PM: Fashion historian Jonathan Michael Square explores the historical significance of the Garrisons’ portraits in the context of African American fashion, and how these images fit into the larger narrative of how African Americans have expressed themselves through fashion. The carte de visite photograph of Jack Garrison is currently on view in…

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