Absalom Boston & Hannah Cook Statue Unveiling at Colored Cemetery
Witness the unveiling of a new statue uplifting Nantucket's Black maritime leaders!
Commemorate the unveiling of a new monument honoring Absalom Boston, a prominent 19th-century Black whaling captain, and Hannah Cook, a respected member of the community.
Celebrate their lasting contributions to Black maritime history and the development of free Black communities in New England. Stand together with us as we honor their legacies and carry their impact forward. This event is in partnership with the historic Colored Cemetery Commission.
Witness the unveiling of a new statue uplifting Nantucket's Black maritime leaders!
Commemorate the unveiling of a new monument honoring Absalom Boston, a prominent 19th-century Black whaling captain, and Hannah Cook, a respected member of the community.
Celebrate their lasting contributions to Black maritime history and the development of free Black communities in New England. Stand together with us as we honor their legacies and carry their impact forward. This event is in partnership with the historic Colored Cemetery Commission.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- In person
Location
27 York St
27 York Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
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