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

Exploring Hancock’s Black History: A Hike to Jack’s Pond

Harris Center for Conservation Education 83 King's Highway, Hancock

Nestled below the summits of Mount Skatutakee and Thumb Mountain in Hancock, NH, Jack's Pond is a remote and inspiring place. It is named after Jack, a formerly enslaved man who became free and lived near the pond from the late 1700s until his death in 1826. The pond and surrounding land are now protected and managed by the Harris Center for Conservation Education. Sankofa Tour Guide: Eric Aldrich.  Meeting Place: The Harris Center for Conservation Education, 83 King's Highway,…

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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