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A Community Conversation: The REAL History of Enslavement in Our Local Area In-Person

Were you taught that slavery existed primarily in the South and that New England was “above” such behavior? When and how was slavery outlawed in Connecticut? Were enslaved people mainly of African descent or were Indigenous people enslaved here too? Did Waterford landowners have enslaved people? Hear the truth about our past, share your own insights, and ask questions of a panel of historians and experts:

  1. Paul Helvig, Waterford RISE member
  2. Lonnie Braxton, historian
  3. Michael Thomas, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center Board of Directors Member

Please join us! Free childcare and refreshments will be provided.  Registration is suggested.  

Co-sponsored with the Waterford Public Library, the Community Foundation of Eastern CT  and Ledge Light Health District.

Date:
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time:
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Meeting Room
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Community group     Library Event     Talk/Lecture  
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