Book cover for “Salem’s Centuries” showcases lively historic ships, maps, and Salem scenes, celebrating creative community spirit in Essex County.

Feb

11

New Perspectives on Salem’s African American History

by Wicked Good Books

$

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 - 9:00 PM

Organizer
Wicked Good Books
978-594-1938
wickedgoodbookstore@gmail.com
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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.