Creative Survival: African Artisans in Newport

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Newport was the most active slave port in the British North American colonies, and many of the enslaved Africans who arrived here were placed into training in the artisan trades, including furniture making. This presentation by the 1696 Heritage Group will explore how these African craftsmen and women contributed to colonial Newport’s economic and cultural prosperity.

Event Date
Monday, July 22, 2019
Event time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost / donation
$15
Contact
visit@newportrestora
tion.org, 4018478344

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