Uncovering Their History: Africans & African-American History in the Ancient Burying Ground NEW DATE Saturday, November 4 11am - 12pm Location: Ancient Burying Ground, 60 Gold Street, Hartford, CT
Learn about the efforts of the Ancient Burying Ground Association (ABGA) to research and remember the African and African-American people of colonial Hartford. Coordinator Christine Jewell will discuss ABGA’s research projects that give us insight into the past, sharing stories about the sheriff Neptune, “nightwalkers,” and families who fought to stay together. Much of this information is from the award-winning website Uncovering Their History.
Presented in partnership with the Hartford Public Library and “The Big Read.”
Hartford Public Library’s history spans more than 235 years. We can trace its very beginnings to the Library Company, formally organized in 1774 by a few subscribers to purchase a "collection of useful and religious books". And now, the library is a national leader in redefining the urban public library in the 21st century as an innovative and stimulating place where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life.