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…
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…
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 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…
Join us for an evening lecture by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackon on her new book, We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance. Co-sponsored by The Robbins House, LWV C-C, First Parish Church and Tricon Church. The lecture is Wednesday, October 9th at 730 pm at First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road. Free event, donations…
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…
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…
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…
March 12, 2:00-4:00 PM. Celebrate the opening of the Ellen Garrison Building at the Concord Middle School with a special day for students, families, and the community. Come visit The Robbins House as we honor Ellen Garrison’s legacy of teaching and celebrate the opening of the Ellen Garrison Building at the Concord Middle School. Have…
March 15, 3:00 PM: “A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American Revolution and the long struggle for continued expansion of freedom and liberty over the past 250 years. In 1775, between 20…
