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VISIT THE ROBBINS HOUSE

The Robbins House is a 544 sq. ft. historic early 19th century house formerly inhabited by the first generation of descendants of formerly enslaved African American Revolutionary War veteran Caesar Robbins, and by fugitive slave Jack Garrison.

LEARN THE HISTORY

The stories of the occupants of The Robbins House reveal the ways in which the first generations of free Concord African Americans pursued independence and contributed to the antislavery movement and abolitionist causes.

TAKE A WALKING TOUR

We created a map of African American and antislavery history in Concord, MA.

Download the map and take a walking tour of the African American and Antislavery history sites in Concord.

News and Events

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

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

Women’s History discussion with The Robbins House on the history of the women residents of the Great Field, a predominantly…

Black History in Concord: The Robbins House and Ellen Garrison

Black History in Concord: The Robbins House and Ellen Garrison

Learn about the history of The Robbins House and the stories of the Robbins and Garrison families, and Ellen Garrison’s…

Call for Art – Fight for Freedom

Call for Art – Fight for Freedom

This Monday, January 8, is the deadline to submit your proposal for temporary public art in Concord Center. Up to…

Civil Disobedience

Civil Disobedience

Please join us for our annual Civil Disobedience program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King! Hear from Robbins House President…

ROBBINS HOUSE VIRTUAL TOURS

The Life of Ellen Garrison
6:30 min

Reconstruction Part 1: The Johnson Presidency
19:50 min

Reconstruction Part 2: The Grant Presidency
8:32 min

Reconstruction Part 3: The Legacy
14:39 min

Black Abolitionists
15:05 min

What Were They Fighting For?
9:33 min

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