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The Drinking Gourd Project is a newly formed Concord-based nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness of Concord’s African and Abolitionist history from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Our mission is to shine a light on this history and make it even more accessible to residents and visitors in a way that will add a new layer to our understanding of our past and a deeper appreciation for the complexity of Concord and its role in creating a diverse America.
We achieved an incredible milestone on April 27th. At Town Meeting Concord residents voted to support Warrant Article 35 (awarding the DGP $60,000.00 from the Concord Preservation Committee funds) and Article 36 (authorizing the Town Manager to lease us a small plot of land at the North Bridge Parking lot for 25 years for $1.00 per year). The vote was unanimous and received applause – a rare event in Concord Town Meeting history.
We have been so heartened and encouraged by the support you have shown us over the past year in our efforts to save the Caesar Robbins House from demolition. Without your help, we would never have achieved any of our goals.
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Save The Caesar Robbins House
The Caesar Robbins House, 324 Bedford Street, Concord, MA
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Save The Caesar Robbins House
Robbins House cellar detail
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Save The Caesar Robbins House
Robbins House attic floor detail
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Save The Caesar Robbins House
Robbins House windows and chair rail
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Save The Caesar Robbins House
Robbins House chair rail and wainscote detail
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