Bus Tour to Milford, NH

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Bus Tour to Milford, NH

October 25, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$30

Trailblazer Harriet E. Wilson: From Servitude to Authorship

Harriet Wilson, Milford NHIn early September 1859, the Boston firm of George C. Rand and Avery published Our Nig: Sketches in the Life of a Free Black, a book widely accepted as the first published novel written in English by a Black woman. Wilson was born and raised in Milford, NH. On this tour, you will hear the story of Wilson’s journey from indentured servitude to authorship and visit the sites where her courageous story unfolds.

(Bus Leaves from & returns to Southern NH University)

Online Registration Closed

This bus tour is part of the 2019 Black New England Conference.

Details

Date:
October 25, 2019
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$30
Website:
https://blackheritagetrailnh.org/website/2019-bnec-schedule/

Venue

Southern New Hampshire University
2500 N River Road
Hooksett, NH 03106 United States
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Phone
(800) 668-1249

Organizer

Black Heritage Trail of NH
Phone
603-570-8469
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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
COVID 19 waiver
Office Hours:
M - F 10 - 4 pm

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