Barrington church to host talk on 'Slavery in Rhode Island'

Event is sponsored by Barrington Interfaith Partners

Posted 11/8/17

Barrington Interfaith Partners is sponsoring a presentation, "Forgotten History: Slavery in Rhode Island," on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.

The presentation will be given by Joanne Pope Melish and …

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Barrington church to host talk on 'Slavery in Rhode Island'

Event is sponsored by Barrington Interfaith Partners

Posted

Barrington Interfaith Partners is sponsoring a presentation, "Forgotten History: Slavery in Rhode Island," on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.

The presentation will be given by Joanne Pope Melish and will take place in the fellowship hall at Saints Matthew and Mark Episcopal Church, at 5 Chapel Road.

The talk will include information about the aboriginal peoples of Rhode Island, and will highlight the history of slavery in the town of Barrington.

Dr. Melish is Professor Emerita at the University of Kentucky.

The program is free, open to all, and there will be refreshments following the talk.

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