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African American Heritage in Rhode Island In-Person
Historian, author, and bookstore owner Mr. Ray Rickman, Executive Director for Stages of Freedom, will present on African American heritage in Rhode Island. This presentation is in conjunction with exhibit Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River Valley. The exhibit is on loan from the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
From the National Park Service website:
“Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River Valley” is a collaborative exhibit created by Stages of Freedom staff and the National Park Service. This exhibit highlights the contributions of Black laborers from Providence to Worcester, with a focus on the early decades of industry up through the Civil War. From the workers who cut the roads that led to Slater Mill, to the self-emancipated fugitives who came to reside in small towns and growing cities, this exhibit covers stories of resilience from across the Valley.
- Date:
- Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Greenville Public Library - Recital Room
- Categories:
- History & Culture