Feb 2 at 3:00 PM: Help rebuild Altadena, the town where Concord’s local hero Ellen Garrison spent her later years and is buried. Join us for a community gathering and special screening of “Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life” as we raise money in support of Altadena residents impacted by the devasting fires in…
Feb 5, 7:00 PM: Fashion historian Jonathan Michael Square explores the historical significance of the Garrisons’ portraits in the context of African American fashion, and how these images fit into the larger narrative of how African Americans have expressed themselves through fashion. The carte de visite photograph of Jack Garrison is currently on view in…
March 12, 2:00-4:00 PM. Celebrate the opening of the Ellen Garrison Building at the Concord Middle School with a special day for students, families, and the community. Come visit The Robbins House as we honor Ellen Garrison’s legacy of teaching and celebrate the opening of the Ellen Garrison Building at the Concord Middle School. Have…
March 15, 3:00 PM: “A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American Revolution and the long struggle for continued expansion of freedom and liberty over the past 250 years. Watch Live on YouTube…
April 12, 8:00-10:00 PM: The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The…
April 13, 6:00-7:30 PM: Join us in celebrating the 3rd Annual Ellen Garrison Day at Tricon Church in Concord. The evening will be filled with musical performances and dramatic readings as we honor the life and legacy of Civil Rights Activist Ellen Garrison. The Concord-Carlisle High School Orchestra will perform! Free and open to the…
April 14, 2:30-4:30 PM: The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The…
Monday, April 21, 11:00 AM–noon, First Parish in Concord Church, 20 Lexington Road On this historic Patriots' day — and on the historic ground of Concord, Massachusetts, where the fight for “liberty and justice for all” began — join Concord Indivisible, Indivisible Mass Coalition, First Parish Reclaim Our Democracy, Indivisible Acton Area, and Indivisible LAB…
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 3:00 PM: Join us for the screening of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history. Presented by The Umbrella Arts Center with Five Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project. The featured films will be: Margaret Lothrop and the Wayside (Premiere screening with new score) Ellen Garrison:…
Saturday, June 7, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM: Join us at The Wright Tavern — part of a full day of Pride celebrations in Concord! Proceeds from the event will benefit The Robbins House and The Wright Tavern, two vital institutions preserving Concord’s history and community spirit. Come out, enjoy a drink, and be part of a…
