Haddam Historical Society Book Series

History and Human Rights Perspectives on Connecticut: Sagas, Scandals, Spirits and Slavery


The Haddam Historical Society will present a series of five lectures by the authors of books that look at Connecticut history from a human rights perspective.  “History and Human Rights Perspectives on Connecticut: Sagas, Scandals, Spirits and Slavery" will showcase new and recent works of nonfiction of particular relevance to Connecticut residents and readers. Slavery, the anti-slavery movement, women's rights, and Connecticut support for the plantation economy of the South are just a few of the topics that this new series will address.
This exciting and informative series, which is free and open to all, will appeal to many Connecticut residents.  The authors are well known experts in their fields, giving the attendees a special opportunity to explore Connecticut history and human rights issues in great depth and from new perspectives.  The authors’ books will be available for purchase and signing at each lecture, there will be opportunities for dialogue, and refreshments will be served.
The series begins on April 17, 7 p.m., Brainerd Memorial Library:  Yale University historian and dean Allegra di Bonaventura will discuss her new book For Adam's Sake: A Family Saga in Colonial New England, which details the story and history of one of Connecticut's best-known diaries, that of New London’s Joshua Hempstead, and the enslaved man, Adam Jackson, who was a major part of that diary. Dr. di Bonaventura's book has been widely acclaimed.

The Historical Society can be reached at 860-345-2400 or contact@haddamhistory.org. The web site is www.haddamhistory.org