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Saturday, February 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
(518) 762-8712
Join us Saturday, February 22nd for an afternoon
of presentations as we explore histories of both free and enslaved Black
colonial residents of the Mohawk valley, from Albany to Fort Stanwix. After the
presentations, visitors are invited to view some of the spaces most associated
with the people of African ancestry enslaved at Johnson Hall between 1763 and
1774.
This is a FREE event, however pre-reservation is required as space is limited.
Please call the site at 518-762-8712 to secure your seat.
The day's speakers include:
Kelly Cardwell, Fort Stanwix National Monument- African
Descended Troops in the Mohawk Valley
Jessie Serfilippi, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site- Seizing
Liberty: Stories of Freedom Seekers at Schuyler Mansion
Ian Mumpton, Johnson Hall State Historic Site- Articles
in the Butler's Room: New Interpretations of the Enslaved Butler at Johnson
Hall, When: Saturday, February 22nd, from 1:00pm-4:30pm
Where: Johnson Hall State Historic Site, 139 Hall Ave,
Johnstown NY, 12095
Cost: FREE (Pre-reservation required)
Contact: Ian Mumpton, 518-762-8712
This event made possible with the generous support and
participation of the Friends of Johnson Hall, Old Fort Johnson/Montgomery
County Historical Society, Fort Stanwix National Monument, and Schuyler Mansion
State Historic Site.
Registration: Required