Book cover for "Salem’s Centuries" by Donna A. Seger and Brad Austin, featuring lively historic ships and bustling local scenes celebrating Salem’s vibrant Essex County community.

Feb

11

New Perspectives on Salem’s African American History

$

Feb

11

New Perspectives on Salem’s African American History

by New Perspectives on Salem’s African American History

$

Date & Time

February 11

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue
Salem Athenaeum
337 Essex St
Salem
, MA
01970
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About this Event

This free Salem 400+ event with editors and chapter authors of Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City will focus on new perspectives of Salem’s African American History.

Join editors Dr. Donna Seger and Dr. Brad Austin and chapter authors Dr. Bethany Jay and Mary Zujewski as they discuss topics concerning Salem’s African American history including slavery, John Remond, the abolition activism of Mary Spencer and her son Brad, the Black Picnic, and more.

Wicked Good Books will be on site to sell the Salem’s Centuries book.