| Thursday, February 16, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
“Confronting Our Legacy: Slavery and Anti-Slavery in the North”
When Edward Jackson died in 1681, he held “two man servants,” yet his great-great-grandson William Jackson helped enslaved people flee bondage by offering them sanctuary as part of the Underground Railroad… The Jackson family’s ideological journey reflects that of some other New Englanders as attitudes toward slavery changed over time.
Be the first to crawl inside our slave ship container, stand atop the legendary well, and learn more about the enslaved people who used to live in Newton. Join us for the exciting unveiling of our completely renovated and expanded exhibition about slavery, abolition, and the Underground Railroad. Enjoy light refreshments and experience the exhibit’s new hands-on interactives, audio elements, and content. Free.
This program is held at Historic Newton’s Jackson Homestead and Museum at 527 Washington Street, Newton, MA. For further information, or, if you need special assistance to attend this exhibition, please call 617.796.1450.
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