Play Reading, “Ben Butler” – an Important Part of Black History

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Play Reading, “Ben Butler” – an Important Part of Black History

January 16, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Ben Butler, a Union general, had just arrived as commander of Ft. Monroe in Virginia in 1861 when three Black men asked him for sanctuary.

Should he honor the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and return the men to their “owner”? This is the central question of Richard Strand’s “Ben Butler,” a surprisingly witty, as well as serious, play that will be read by local actors Wednesday, Jan 16, 7:30 pm, at Players’ Ring, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth. Butler’s decision, according to historians, helped steer the direction of the Civil War.

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Details

Date:
January 16, 2019
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Venue

Players Ring
105 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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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.

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Mail: 222 Court Street, Portsmouth NH 03801
Phone: 603-570-8469
Email: info@blackheritagetrailnh.org
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