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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Lecture
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DESCRIPTION: In honor of Black History Month, Greenwich Historical Society shines a light on the contributions of African Americans and Indigenous communities to the two contentious conflicts in American history: the Revolution and the Civil War. “African-descended and Indigenous communities have had an immense impact on our nation’s development,” says Lauren Ackerley, director of public programs and exhibitions for Greenwich Historical Society. “Our focus this month is on programs that will inform attendees about these communities and their essential role in early American history, as well as encourage engagement in exploring perspectives on their experiences and contributions to our society.” Understanding Black and Indigenous Land- and Waterscapes in the Telling of History February 8th: 2:00 - 3:15 pm virtual lecture The second installment of a three-part lecture series, Reflections on the Revolution, sponsored by Sotheby’s International Realty, features an in-depth exploration of the lives of African Americans and Dawnland Indigenous people who resided in Greenwich during America’s fight for independence. The virtual lecture will be provided by Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, director of the Center for Black History at the Newport Historical Society and visiting scholar and adjunct lecturer at Brown University’s Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice. “Black and Indigenous communities in the Dawnland (New England) have been profoundly impacted by colonialism, slavery and dispossession—however the sum of our stories is greater than this,” says Dr. Gomes. “Our stories go back millennia.  And in the face of colonialism, we survived, we maintained culture, we maintained community, and we maintained our spirituality. We are still here.” To register for the virtual lecture, click here now. Ticket purchase includes admission to the Historical Society’s current exhibition Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, on view through June 2025. For more information, click here. Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes will lecture on Understanding Black and Indigenous Land- and Waterscapes in the Telling of History. Provided with permission.https://westfaironline.com/eventer/contributions-of-african-americans-and-indigenous-communities/
URL:https://westfaironline.com/eventer/contributions-of-african-americans-and-indigenous-communities/
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