Were you taught that slavery existed primarily in the South and that New England was “above” such behavior? When and how was slavery outlawed in Connecticut? Were enslaved people mainly of African descent or were Indigenous people enslaved here too? Did Waterford landowners have enslaved people? Hear the truth about our past, share your own insights, and ask questions of a panel of historians and experts:

Paul Helvig, Waterford RISE member
Lonnie Braxton, historian
Michael Thomas, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center Board of Directors Member
Please join us! Free childcare and refreshments will be provided. Registration is suggested.

Co-sponsored with the Waterford Public Library, the Community Foundation of Eastern CT and Ledge Light Health District.