Event
Soldiers, Servants, and Self-Manumitters: Black Colonial History in the Mohawk Valley
Saturday, February 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
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.
Call to Register: (518) 762-8712
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