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…
Feb 19, 11:00 - 1:00 a.m.: 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 over February vacation as we honor Ellen Garrison’s legacy of teaching and celebrate the opening of the Ellen Garrison Building at…
