Explore the life, legacy and remarkable achievements of Paul Robeson—actor, orator, human rights activist, lawyer, author, linguist, athlete, singer, scholar and authentic American hero—in the home where he lived the last ten years of his life. Located in the heart of West Philadelphia, the Paul Robeson House is the only permanent memorial and interpretive center in the country where the public can experience his extraordinary legacy.
“To be free—to walk the good American earth as equal citizens, to live without fear, to enjoy the fruits of our toil, to give our children every opportunity in life—that dream which we have held so long in our hearts is today the destiny that we hold in our hands.”
stories from the paul robeson house
Hear personal narratives from those whose lives have been touched by this Renaissance man. LISTEN >
