On February 12, follow the lives of William and Benjamin Frank, men of color who joined the Second Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolution, as they navigate the challenges of war, ultimately ending up on opposite sides of the conflict. Join Dr. Shirley Green for this fascinating talk based on her book.
Black Heritage Trail of NH Event | Discovery of Our Interconnected Legacies in Portsmouth: New Hampshire’s Slavery History on 5/18/24
Hosted by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire and the Moffatt-Ladd House May 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM Portsmouth Public LIbrary Register for in-person event Register for virtual event Prince Whipple, a young native of Africa, was transported during the Atlantic slave trade to America, and enslaved by William Whipple, a signer of the … Continue reading Black Heritage Trail of NH Event | Discovery of Our Interconnected Legacies in Portsmouth: New Hampshire’s Slavery History on 5/18/24