Lecture: The Life of William J. Brown and Race in 19th Century RI William J. Brown was an African-American civic leader who may have authored the most thoughtful narrative by a free man of color in the 19th Century. Mr. Brown uses his autobiography to tell how his family came to America on a slave ship owned by Moses and John Brown and then touches on the entire sweep of 19th-Century RI history. Linden Place will host a lecture by historian Ray Rickman who uses the book to talk about culture, class, and race during an 80-year span of Rhode Island life.
Date(s)
February 19, 2012
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Linden Place Mansion
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500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
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401-253-0390
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401-253-4106