The Robbins House

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

07/15/2026

🇺🇸📖 More moments from this year's community reading of Frederick Douglass's "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July"?

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this annual Independence Day tradition. Thank you for reading, listening, reflecting, and helping make this year's event so meaningful. We hope you'll join us again next year.

07/13/2026

📚 “Read, my child, read. Read everything.”

Andrew Aydin, who worked alongside Congressman John Lewis and co-authored the bestselling “March” trilogy and “Run” with him, reflects on why these stories continue to matter.

We’re proud to include “March” and “Run” in Red, White & True, our summer reading list created for America’s 250th anniversary. We hope Andrew’s recommendation inspires you to discover these remarkable books—and many more.

Explore all 25 titles at RobbinsHouse.org/books.

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07/11/2026

07/10/2026

🌿☀️ A lovely way to spend a summer morning.

Today, The Robbins House welcomed attendees of the The Thoreau Society Annual Gathering for a picnic and a communal reading of Henry David Thoreau's essay Walking.

07/09/2026

🎥 Chef, author, and Food Network star Eric Adjepong 🇬🇭|🇺🇸 has a special message for The Robbins House community!

We were honored to include two of Eric’s books in our Red, White & True summer reading list:

📖 Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging
📖 Ghana to the World: Recipes and Stories That Look Forward While Honoring the Past

Thank you, Eric, for your generous support and for helping us share these stories.

📚 Explore the full Red, White & True summer reading list: https://www.robbinshouse.org/books/

❤️ If you’d like to support The Robbins House, you can make a donation at RobbinsHouse.org/Donate.

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07/07/2026

📚 Stop by the Concord Free Public Library to explore The Robbins House Red, White & True Summer Reading List and pick up a free bookmark!

A big thank you to the Concord Library for featuring this special display and helping share these stories with the community.

We put together 25 books—graphic novels, children’s books, award-winning fiction, local history, cookbooks, and a few that might keep you up past your bedtime. They explore African American history, expand the American story, and might just become your favorite read of the summer. ✨ If you’re looking for something beyond the usual bestseller list, this is a great place to start.

🔗 Read the full list on our blog: https://www.robbinshouse.org/books/

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07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July!

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’s "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July"? As we commemorate America's 250th anniversary, we celebrate by telling a fuller American story—one that honors both the nation's ideals and those who challenged it to live up to them, and reminds us that this work continues.

A special thank you to Trinitarian Congregational Church for graciously opening its Parish Hall to us and making it possible to hold today's event despite the heat! Stay tuned for more photos.