By the 1790 Census, there were no slaves reported in the state of Massachusetts. But the state’s long history is intertwined with the history of slavery in the United States. Join our Special Collections and Archives Librarian for this program exploring the history of slavery within the state, from the abduction of Indigenous Peoples in the early 17th century to the state’s connection to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and how Lancaster is connected to this history.

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DATES & TIMES: Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 PM & Friday, May 29 at 2 PM

LOCATION: Reference Room, Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523

This program is offered by Thayer Memorial Library as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!