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3 Centuries of a Black Family in JP, from Slavery to Freedom

  • First Church in Jamaica Plain 6 Eliot Street Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 United States (map)

Hidden Jamaica Plain researchers will present the remarkable multi-generational story of a resilient Black family whose history spanned three centuries, intertwined with the history of Jamaica Plain and local Black and Indigenous communities.  Enslaved in the 1700s, Peter Bridgham gained his freedom and established a Centre Street homestead that nurtured four generations.

This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. This will be a hybrid program. Please attend in person at the First Church if you are able. A Zoom link will be added closer to the event if you prefer to attend using that option.

Earlier Event: September 27
Walking Tour of Sumner Hill
Later Event: November 14
Book Talk by Jill Hofstra on Edwina