Two lectures offered by Moffatt-Ladd House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
On Tuesday, Jan, 12, at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Jared Ross Hardesty, associate professor of history at Western Washington University will give a lecture geared toward the needs of teachers and museum educators, entitled “Confronting Slavery in Early New England: History, Sources and Interpretation.” This session will include a discussion of primary source materials; tips on finding research materials and documents; and a group discussion about incorporating primary sources into lesson plans and museum education programs. Teachers can earn credit hours upon completion.
His second presentation, “Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds: A History of Slavery in New England,” on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 p.m. will be a shorter book lecture and discussion open to the public.
To register for a session, email Jennifer Belmont-Earl at education.moffatt.ladd@gmail.com. You will receive a Zoom link ahead of time.
Admission is free and open to the public but donations are welcome.
