Scovil Hoe and Slavery, May 15

Scovil Hoe and Slavery
 Thursday, May 15, 20147 p.m.Haddam Volunteer Fire Company, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum CT 06441
Free Admission
Light Refreshments

May 15, 7 p.m.: Brown University professor Seth Rockman will discuss his book-in-progress on northern-made goods that supported the plantation economy of the American South in the years before the Civil War. Dr. Rockman will share his new research into the story of the Scovil hoe, which was made in Higganum. This special presentation will be part of the Haddam Historical Society’s annual meeting. Haddam Volunteer Fire Company, 439 Saybrook Road, Higganum, CT 06441. The program is open to the public and admission is free. The business portion of the meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. 

This is the second program in a series 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 next program is July 27, 2014 at 3 p.m. whenSusan Campbell will discuss her new book Tempest Tossed  on the life of Isabella Beecher Hooker, younger sister to the famous author Harriet Beecher Stowe, and a well-known women's rights activist. For additional information call 860-345-2400 or contact@haddamhistory.org