Being Human Festival 2018: Slavery in Princeton and Brazil

In light of continuing interest in slave ownership in and around historical Princeton, this event concentrates on two different histories of slavery. It offers a doubleheader of talks, the first on the role of slave-owners in the development of Princeton township and the fate of runaway slaves, and the second discussing how American officers and businessmen stationed in Brazil reported on slavery.

After a discussion over refreshments, the audience will visit Firestone’s Rare Books and Special Collections, where librarian Fernando Acosta-Rodríguez will present documents on slavery.

Part of the Being Human Festival 2018 organized by the Humanities Council