Milford Historic Marker Unveiling
Milford Town Hall 1 Union Square, MilfordThe Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) invites the public to attend the unveiling of this historic marker in Milford as part of our statewide program, Mapping Untold Stories. This program makes visible New Hampshire’s Black history and brings to light the rich history and contributions of Black people in the state. The Milford marker honors Harriet Wilson, the first African American to publish a novel in English. Her book, “Our Nig,” or Sketches from the Life of a Free Black,…
