A Quest to Thrive: Economics of Slavery & Portsmouth’s Early Black Community

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A Quest to Thrive: Economics of Slavery & Portsmouth’s Early Black Community

August 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Chattel slavery in Colonial America provided immense wealth and material culture to many European immigrants and their descendants in the Americas, as Portsmouth’s house museums bear witness. This tour brings into sharp focus an economic system dependent upon international and domestic slave traders for a constant supply of free labor, such as the captive African people and their descendants who, against the odds, created one of this country’s oldest Black communities.

Sankofa Scholar & Tour Guide: Angela Matthews

Details

Date:
August 18
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Website:
https://blackheritagetrainh.wufoo.com/forms/z1wb33s916ubjm6/

Organizer

Black Heritage Trail of NH
Phone
603-570-8469
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Venue

Black Heritage Trail of NH Main Office
222 Court Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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Phone
603-570-8469
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire

The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire promotes awareness and appreciation of African American history and life in order to build more inclusive communities today.

Contact Info

Mail: 222 Court Street, Portsmouth NH 03801
Phone: 603-570-8469
Email: info@blackheritagetrailnh.org
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Office Hours:
M - F 10 - 4 pm

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