A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Concord250 in collaboration with Minuteman National Park , The Robbins House  and the Concord Visitors Center launches this new walking tour . In celebration of Black History Month this  inaugural tour will be free to the public and all ages are welcome. https://visitconcord.org/visit/walking-tours/ A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour FEB 22 1pm Between twenty and forty […]

RIDE FOR THE RIVERS

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Join Nashoba Valley Pedaler leaders, Mike and Allan, for a ~30-mile ride, (expect ~3+ hours, including a stop for ice cream at Erickson’s in Maynard!) on roads crisscrossing the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers. Email mduclos1@icloud.com or call 978-793-3189 for more information, or in the event of questions. Pre-registration via email is appreciated. A forecast […]

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Juneteenth Celebrate Freedom Day

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Food, Music and Celebration! Celebrated at the Robbins House, 320 Monument Street, Concord

Concord Festival of Authors: The Robbins House presents Conversation with Peter Robbins, as portrayed by Joe Zellner

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Join living historian Joe Zellner in conversation as Peter Robbins, farmer, seasonal laborer and the first owner of the farmhouse now known as The Robbins House in Concord. The Robbins House aims to stimulate dialogue about race and help foster a spirit of reconciliation and healing. We strive to inspire conversation, expand understanding and contribute […]

Reading Frederick Douglass

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Come join us at the Robbins House (320 Monument Street) from 10-12 on Sunday, July 3rd for our annual reading of “What to the slave is the Fourth of July?”, an interactive reading sponsored by Mass Humanities.

Dolls that Teach Herstory

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Do you enjoy making things with your hands? Do you also wonder why we don’t see more toys that represent historical figures of color? Learn the basics of hand-sewing and learn more about influential women of color: Sojourner Truth, Shirley Chisholm, and Kamala Harris! You will not only get to learn about historical figures you […]

$85

Reading Fredrick Douglas Together

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Join us for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass' famed speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" — WITH COSTUMED CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS & FACILITATED DISCUSSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH • 11:00 AM-1:00 PM • THE ROBBINS HOUSE Considered one of the most daring, eloquent speeches in the English language, Frederick Douglass’s fiery […]

Juneteenth Celebration at The Robbins House

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Bring your picnic basket and come celebrate freedom for all at the 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration! Enjoy music, crafts, and light snacks on June 15th form 12:30 pm- 2pm. To learn more about Juneteenth, please see the following link: ://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/juneteenth-birth-african-american-holiday-2/  

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