Help Establish A Permanent African American and Abolitionist Center In Concord, MA

By Robert Robillard on Uncategorized

I’m always looking for a worthwhile cause to volunteer or help with.

Recently I became aware of and interested in helping a local project in my hometown. The project called “Save The Caesar Robbins House.”

Caesar Robbins was a Concord resident and patriot veteran of the American Revolution in 1776. In 1780 he was emancipated and built a one-room house in Concord near the Old North Bridge.

A local non-profit corporation called “The Drinking Gourd Project,” was formed to save this house from demolition. Its main mission is to save, restore and adapt the 1780 home of Caesar Robbins and to create the Robbins house Educational Center.

Part of saving this house involves coordinating efforts to purchase and move the house close to its original site across from the “Old Manse” on the North Bridge property and turn it into Concord’s Civil Liberties Museum.

My first question was “Why is it called the Drinking gourd Project?” For that answer, see tomorrows post!

Be part of saving our country’s history ~ Donate!

[501c3 organization – tax deductible.]

Send donations to:

Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council,
P.O. Box 744,
Concord, MA 01742

Donate online:

http://drinkinggourd.cchumanrights.org/donate/

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Robert Robillard

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Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter and ToolBoxBuzz As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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