Fwd: Upcoming Webinar: Freedom 2027 - Preparing for New York's Abolition Bicentennial

[Sally Stieglitz]

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Upcoming Webinar: Freedom 2027 - Preparing for New York's Abolition Bicentennial Webinar Description: After the arrival of the first enslaved people in 1627, New York State became the leading state in the North in relying on enslaved labor to drive its growth, wealth and influence. The movement to end enslavement was a long one, and two-hundred years separated the arrival of those first enslaved people and New York State’s legal abolition of the practice, which took effect on July 4th, 1827. In this webinar with the Erie Canal Museum’s Director of Education, Derrick Pratt, you will learn more about this history and its connection to Upstate New York, efforts by the Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State (URCNYS) to commemorate this anniversary, and how you can get your institution and community involved in these commemorations. About the Presenter: Derrick Pratt (he/him) is the Director of Education at the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, NY. Originally from the canal town of Chittenango, NY, Derrick received a B.A in Social Studies Education from SUNY Cortland and a M.A. in Museum Studies from Syracuse University. Prior to his job at the Erie Canal Museum, Derrick served as Director of Programs at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum for 3 years. Thursday, June 18 @ 2 to 3 p.m. Online via Zoom Unsubscribe

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