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The Grand Opening of the Smithsonian NMAAHC Celebration
2016 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$20
Saturday, September 24, 10AM-2PM
REGISTER TODAY
Lift Every Voice: Celebrate the Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History & Culture at The Robbins House in Concord, MA
After 100 years in the making, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opens its doors on September 24th in Washington DC. YOU can celebrate locally with The Robbins House – Concord’s African American History.
Festivities at The Robbins House include:
- Dedication ceremony live streaming from Washington, DC where President Obama will cut the ribbon
- Conversation with historians Manisha Sinha, author of the newly published “The Slave’s Cause: A history of abolition” – with book signing to follow, and Kerri Greenidge of Tufts University.
- Performance by spoken word poet Lisa Lee
- Gospel Choir from Holy Tabernacle Church in Dorchester
- Cultural crafts and games for families
- Delicious food from Fresh Food Generation or bring a picnic.
Add your voice to the celebration of the long awaited Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and support our local efforts at the same time!
WHEN Saturday, September 24, 2016 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
WHERE The Robbins House – 320 Monument Street, Concord, MA 01742 (across the street from the Old Manse and the Old North Bridge)
$20 suggested donation.
Space is Limited!
Come Celebrate with Us!
Pre-order Delicious Food or Bring a Bag Lunch to Eat
You can choose from:
- Jerk Chicken
- Picadillo beef empanadas
- Chicken and plantain empanadas
- Locally sourced vegetable empanadas
- Sides – Herbed potatoes
- Salads – Seasonal rosted vegetable or Signature kale salad
You Can Pre-order Manisha Sinha’s Book, “The Slave’s Cause: A History of Abolition” while you register!
“The Slave’s Cause, a stunning new history of abolitionism by Manisha Sinha, a professor of history and African American studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Abolitionism is the primordial reform movement of American history, creeping into view with the creation of the republic. It spawned other movements, most notably feminism. Whatever their cause, today’s activists look back to abolitionism for inspiration, tactics, and moral authority. No respectable historian today disputes the injustice of slavery. And yet the movement to abolish it remains highly controversial.” ~ Historian, Adam Rothman
Read, “The Slave’s Cause” for a comprehensive and engaging telling of the inclusive history of abolition in America.
Pre-Order a Robbins House Tote Bag
What a perfect way to carry home books and crafts at the end of the celebration. The profit from each tote bag, along with all other donations will go directly toward future exhibitions and high quality public programs at the Robbins House!
