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God’s Little Acre: The Slave Trade in Newport with Keith Stokes

March 16, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$10 – $15

Cemeteries are largely seen as final resting places – an end. But God’s Little Acre, a Colonial African Burying Ground in Newport, Rhode Island is the beginning point to a rich cultural tapestry that is Newport’s African and African-American history.

Recognized as the oldest and largest existing enslaved and free African heritage burying ground in America dating back to 1705, the historic site contains the remains of men, women and children who are directly connected through the African Diaspora and back to West Africa.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear award-winning national treasure Keith Stokes, a descendant of family buried at God’s Little Acre, who will lead us in discussion of the colonial African community in Newport, and modern preservation, restoration, research and most importantly, how African heritage and history can be reclaimed and interpreted for today’s audiences.

Details

Date:
March 16, 2021
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
$10 – $15
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://greenwichhistory.org/gods-little-acre-the-slave-trade-in-newport-with-keith-stokes/

Organizer

Greenwich Historical Society
Phone:
(203) 869-6899
Email:
cpandolfino@greenwichhistory.org
Website:
https://greenwichhistory.org/
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