How do we tell the history of slavery in New England? Why would we want to uncover a painful, shameful past?

In 2020, the Shirley-Eustis House Association of Roxbury took its early steps in researching the men, women, and children who served in lifelong bondage at Shirley Place in the 18th century. The result saved a historic building, changed our history and revitalized our mission. The work is ongoing and suggests new ways historic sites can link their stories of the past to the story of our future as a nation.

Join us on Thursday, February 16 at 7pm as our Executive Director, Suzy Buchanan, provides an overview of the history of enslavement at Shirley Place, how we’ve uncovered this history, and how this knowledge can help us move forward in a world deeply impacted by racial injustices.

This event is held online via Zoom and hosted through Eventbrite. Register soon - tickets are free, but space is limited.

Image: Baron Nagle’s Running Footman (c.1795) by Ozias Humphry.