Portsmouth Herald reports on the critical commemorative work of the Maine Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project Feb. 24, 2026 Residents are digging into the town’s ties to the transatlantic slave trade and Kittery Point’s status as a documented arrival port for ships carrying enslaved people. Two plaques will be installed — one at … Continue reading In the news | Plaques to mark Kittery’s role in transatlantic slave trade
Event | The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage
On Friday, October 11th, at 7 pm in its historic sanctuary, First Parish Church will present award-winning storyteller Antonio Rocha in a performance of The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage.
Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project Event | “The Malaga Speaks” tonight at 7 pm
The story of the Malaga, a 19th century ship built in Maine that transported captive Africans, was created and will be performed by Antonio Rocha. Told from the perspective of the ship, Rocha uses song, narration, and mime to weave his way through this historical tale that chronicles the history of the trans-Atlantic human trade and its legacy.