Visitors at Mount Hope Farm will watch and discuss the Amistad movie by Steven Speilberg.
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On February 14, join Discovering Amistad at the Meriden Public Library for a special presentation on the Amistad Rebellion of 1839.
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Admission is free, but preregistration is required for the presentation.
This lecture will explore the powerful story of the rebellion, the legal battles that followed, and its enduring legacy in the fight for justice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn why this event remains a cornerstone of both Connecticut and American history.
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Join us at for a powerful presentation led by Discovering Amistad that connects the Amistad story with Connecticut’s legacy of courage, justice, and community. Together, we will explore how the voices of the 53 Africans, and the abolitionists who stood with them, challenge us to confront forgotten history, reclaim untold narratives, and move toward healing and belonging today. Through storytelling, reflection, and dialogue, participants will discover how lessons from the past can inspire freedom, equity, and hope in our present.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Admission is free, but preregistration is required for the presentation.
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On February 25, join Discovering Amistad at the New Britain Public Library for a special presentation on the Amistad Rebellion of 1839.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
This lecture will explore the powerful story of the rebellion, the legal battles that followed, and its enduring legacy in the fight for justice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn why this event remains a cornerstone of both Connecticut and American history.
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Discovering Amistad will be helping to train docents for the Thames River Heritage Park.
Note: not open to the public
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On March 5 , join Discovering Amistad at the Farmington Public Library for a special presentation on the Amistad Rebellion of 1839.
Time: TBD
This lecture will explore the powerful story of the rebellion, the legal battles that followed, and its enduring legacy in the fight for justice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn why this event remains a cornerstone of both Connecticut and American history.
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On April 7, join Discovering Amistad at the Bristol Public Library for a special presentation on the Amistad Rebellion of 1839.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
This lecture will explore the powerful story of the rebellion, the legal battles that followed, and its enduring legacy in the fight for justice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn why this event remains a cornerstone of both Connecticut and American history.
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On May 19, join Discovering Amistad at the Rocky Hill Public Library for a special presentation on the Amistad Rebellion of 1839.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
This lecture will explore the powerful story of the rebellion, the legal battles that followed, and its enduring legacy in the fight for justice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn why this event remains a cornerstone of both Connecticut and American history.
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High School students from CREC will be visiting the Amistad while docked at Mystic Seaport to learn about the Amistad Rebellion of 1839 and the role celestial navigation played in the story.
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Discovering Amistad will be open to the public at Mystic Seaport for free open houses (included with the price of admission to Mystic Seaport). Visitors will learn about the Amistad Rebellion of 1839, its connection to Connecticut, and the important impact this historic event has made on history. Look for us on Chubb’s Wharf across from the Charles W. Morgan.
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Middle school students from Norwich Public schools will join our joint program with Mystic Seaport to learn about the Amistad Rebellion of 1839 and the role of celestial navigation during the successful fight for freedom.
The school visits will be on September 30, October 1, 8, and 9.
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The Discovering Amistad Leadership Academy is open to high school students ready to learn, express, and lead!
Sessions: Saturdays, September 6th and 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, Conn.
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Telephone: 860-992-4933
