Black Lives - Native Lands - White Worlds: A history of slavery in New England - 17 Oct 2019 - 7:30-9:30pm Medford MA

Black Lives - Native Lands - White Worlds: A history of slavery in New England When: Thursday, October 17, 2019, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Where: Royall House & Slave Quarters • 15 George Street • Medford Historian Jared Hardesty will speak about his forthcoming book, "Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds: A History of Slavery in New England" Shortly after the first Europeans arrived in 17-century New England, they began to import Africans and capture the area’s indigenous peoples as slaves. By the eve of the American Revolution, enslaved people comprised only about 4 percent of the population, but slavery had become instrumental to the region’s economy and had shaped its cultural traditions. This story of slavery in New England has been little told. In this concise yet comprehensive history, Jared Ross Hardesty focuses on the individual stories of enslaved people, bringing their experiences to life. He also explores larger issues such as the importance of slavery to the colonization of the region and to agriculture and industry, New England’s deep connections to Caribbean plantation societies, and the significance of emancipation movements in the era of the American Revolution. Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, "Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New England. * PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration is required for this event. Details will be posted RoyallHouse.org/News. * Free admission for RH&SQ members; $10 for non-members.