On Friday, February 24th, 2023 from 1-2:30pm presented in person and streamed online to Zoom, join us for a program about the history of enslaved people in Southbury..
We have been led to believe that slavery was only found on the cotton plantations in the Southern states. Is it possible that slavery was also in Connecticut? Or even Southbury? Join us as Melinda Elliott explores Southbury's forgotten population.
Melinda K. Elliott is the President of the Southbury Historical Society. She enjoys historical research and sharing her latest finds through the historical society newsletter, brochures, panel displays, blogs, two books on local history, and one children's book. Melinda and her husband have three children, all living nearby, and seven grandchildren to spoil. They enjoy road trips and are always on the lookout for old grist mills, covered bridges, and one-room schoolhouses.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
The Town of Southbury will be holding a series of events and activities to celebrate the last 350 years of community, culture and history. These celebrations, while largely focused on the past, will also highlight the present, as history is being made every day and is all around us. More information is available at https://www.southbury-ct.org/350.
Registration Link:
Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-were-there-slaves-southbury
In Person https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/person-were-there-slaves-southbury