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Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

The Robbins House

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We are open from mid-April to the end of October.

The Robbins House is a historic 19th-century home that tells the story of free African American families in Concord, Massachusetts, and highlights its regional and national importance.

10/24/2026

Have you spotted the new Black Heritage Trail markers in Concord yet?

A sunny fall weekend is the perfect time to take a walk and explore Concord’s Black history! Pick up a map at the Concord Visitor Center. ☀️🍂

10/22/2026

Thank you, Concord! Today, we celebrated the installation of the Black Heritage Trail markers, making Black history visible throughout Concord. This project is not just about the past; it is also about our shared future.

We are grateful to everyone who made this project possible: the Black Heritage Trail Advisory Team, the Town of Concord, the Economic Vitality and Tourism Divisions, the Concord Visitor Center, the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (Visit Massachusetts), and the many individuals who contributed along the way.

A special shout-out goes to the CCHS Black Student Union representatives, who were among today's many inspiring speakers! 💛

10/21/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, for two special events!

12:00 PM | Black Heritage Trail Celebration
Celebrate Concord’s new Black Heritage Trail, featuring historical markers and a map highlighting Concord’s Black history.
📍 Monument Square, Concord

6:00 PM | Willie Mae Brown: My Selma
As part of the Concord Festival of Authors, The Robbins House welcomes Willie Mae Brown, author of My Selma, for a conversation about her childhood in Selma, Alabama, during the civil rights movement.
📍 Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main Street

Both events are free and open to all. We hope to see you there!

10/13/2026

The Robbins House may be small, but we are part of a much larger community dedicated to preserving and sharing Black history.

This summer, Executive Director Jen Turner and Board Co-President Nikki Turpin once again joined museum professionals from across the country at the Association of African American Museums conference in Philadelphia. They returned with new connections, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration for our work here in Concord.

🔗 Read more on our blog: https://www.robbinshouse.org/a-small-house-in-a-larger-conversation/

📸 Megapixels Media (top and bottom right); The Robbins House (bottom left)

10/08/2026

📚 Willie Mae Brown: My Selma
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 PM | Concord Free Public Library

As part of the Concord Festival of Authors, The Robbins House is proud to present Willie Mae Brown, author of My Selma. Her powerful memoir-in-stories recalls growing up in Selma, Alabama, as the civil rights movement unfolded around her, weaving together childhood, family, and a pivotal moment in American history.

Learn more and register: https://www.robbinshouse.org/event/willie-mae-brown-my-selma/

10/06/2026

We were honored to receive $20,000 in state funding for The Robbins House at our 2nd Annual Stakeholder Breakfast last Friday.

The funding will support updates to our educational exhibits and technology and help expand educational programming as we continue to share Concord’s important African American and antislavery history.

We are deeply grateful to Rep. Simon Cataldo, who secured the funding, with support from Senator Mike Barrett and Rep. Carmine Lillino Gentile.

Rep. Simon Cataldo joined us at The Robbins House for the presentation, along with , Chair of the The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, Robbins House Executive Director Jen Turner , and Board Co-Chairs Nikki Turpin and Joe Palumbo.

Thank you for this important investment in The Robbins House and our work.

10/05/2026

Come celebrate Concord’s Black history with us!

Join us on Thursday, October 22 at noon for a special community celebration of Concord’s Black Heritage Trail, featuring 10 new markers that bring greater visibility to the people, places, and stories that are part of Concord’s Black history.

The celebration at Monument Square will include remarks and song and introduce a new walking tour and map.

The Black Heritage Trail is a Town of Concord project, developed in collaboration with The Robbins House and other community partners and made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (Visit Massachusetts).

📍 Parcel 1693, Monument Square
🗓 Thursday, October 22 at 12 PM

Free and open to all!

07/28/2026

There's nothing more rewarding than hearing from visitors after they've spent time at The Robbins House.

After a recent family visit, we received these wonderful photos along with a note that read:

"The experience was both educational and deeply meaningful for all of us."

We're grateful for those kind words—and to our dedicated interpreters, whose knowledge and passion help bring Concord's African American and antislavery history to life for every visitor.

If you haven't visited The Robbins House this summer, stop by! No reservation is needed. Our interpreters are here every day to welcome you, answer your questions, and share the stories that help tell a fuller history of Concord.

📍320 Monument Street, Concord, MA
🕥 Open daily, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM

Thank you to Ed Hurley-Wales for sharing his family's visit and these wonderful photos.

07/21/2026

📚 Free Red, White & True bookmarks are available at the Concord Free Public Library Corporation and at The Robbins House!

Stop by, pick up a bookmark with a QR code to our summer reading list, and browse the books on display.

The Robbins House invites readers to explore a broader American story with Red, White & True, a collection of 25 books that illuminate African American history. From graphic novels and children's books to award-winning fiction, history, and cookbooks, there's something for every reader.

🎨 Special thanks to Steve Bermundo for creating the beautiful bookshelf illustration featured on the bookmark and throughout the Red, White & True reading list.

07/18/2026

🏡 The best part of visiting The Robbins House isn't just the historic house—it's the people who bring its stories to life.

Our interpreters are here every day to welcome visitors, answer questions, and share the remarkable stories of Concord's African American and antislavery history.

No reservation needed. Just stop by, say hello, and discover a side of Concord's history you may never have heard before.

📍320 Monument Street, Concord, MA
🕥 Open daily, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM

Address

320 Monument Street
Concord, MA
01742

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.robbinshouse.org/

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