IN-PERSON
The African American Archive of Columbia County in collaboration with the Hudson Area Library are proud to present the second of four talks in its "Speaking About History" lecture series: "Were There Slaves in Your Cellar?" .
Have you ever been curious whether your cellar – or any area of your home -- was once used as living quarters or a hiding spot for enslaved people? Discovering that your home was a space of enslavement might feel daunting, but consider the immense value it holds for Black history and genealogy in the Hudson Valley.
Join us on Sunday, November 16, as Archaeological Historian Walter Wheeler discusses how and where the enslaved lived in rural Dutch New York. This event is highly recommended for homeowners interested in uncovering their house’s colonial history, as well as for anyone fascinated by Dutch vernacular architecture or Black history and life in the rural upper Hudson Valley.
*This event will be hybrid. Register here to attend in person. Register at https://werethereslavesinyourcellarlivestream.eventbrite.com to view the livestream.
**If you have any questions about this event, please email us directly at info@afamarchivecc.org. Messages left on Eventbrite may not be seen or answered quickly.
