Considered one of the most daring, eloquent speeches in the English language, Frederick Douglass’s fiery 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” challenges its audience, then and now, to consider the meaning of freedom, citizenship, and patriotism. After this initial reading, the audience will be invited to join the actors for […]
Considered one of the most daring, eloquent speeches in the English language, Frederick Douglass’s fiery 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” challenges its audience, then and now, to consider the meaning of freedom, citizenship, and patriotism. After this initial reading, the audience will be invited to join the actors for […]
For the first time in 200 years, on April 14, 2023, Concord will publicly honor and celebrate the birth of one of its most inspirational daughters, Ellen Garrison and showcase the 1841 visit of Frederick Douglass to Concord! FRIDAY APRIL 14, 2023 6 PM TO 8 PM…An Evening of Celebration! HOLY FAMILY CHURCH/FIRST UNIVERSALIST MEETING […]
Join us at the Concord Museum with Dr. Jill Titus who will speak on her book Gettysburg 1963: Civil Rights, Cold War Politics, and Historical Memory in America’s Most Famous Small Town. Dr. Jill Ogline Titus is associate director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College and co-coordinator of the college’s Public History minor. […]
Looking ahead to Juneteenth 2023, we are planning a joyous, family friendly celebration that includes food and music. Details to follow. Visit robbinshouse.org for updates.
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 […]
June 8, 2024, from 3-5PM, The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord, MA hosts the world premiere screening of Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life, directed by Jennifer Burton and Ursula Burton and produced by Five Sisters Productions and Julie Dobrow, with the Tufts Production Team. In 1835, 12-year-old Ellen Garrison marched in the […]
Considered one of the most daring, eloquent speeches in the English language, Frederick Douglass’s fiery 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” challenges its audience, then and now, to consider the meaning of freedom, citizenship, and patriotism. After this initial reading, the audience will be invited to join the actors for […]
