Absalom Boston & Hannah Cook Statue Unveiling at Colored Cemetery

Absalom Boston & Hannah Cook Statue Unveiling at Colored Cemetery

27 York StNantucket, MA
Friday, June 19  •  9 AM - 10 AM
Overview

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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  • 1 hour
  • In person

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27 York St

27 York Street

Nantucket, MA 02554

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