Event
Mapping the Presence of the Enslaved in NY
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
When we think of slavery, many of us envision rows of tiny cabins behind the big house or Africans and their descendants working in the hot sun on large cotton or sugar plantations. We think of the enslavers as the rich folks on top. These views often prevent us from seeing those that were enslaved and the range of enslavers in New York. When seeking to see and understand the number of people on both sides, looking to the land is one approach. In this virtual presentation, Lavada Nahon, Interpreter of African American History for NYS OPRHP, will use maps as a gateway into the world of enslavement, examine the various agricultural systems used here, and discuss some of the ways the institution of slavery played out in New York. Cost: FREE. Registered participants will receive a link to join. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
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