A Visual History of Slavery in America
Presented by:
Neil Frankel
The Atlantic slave trade began in 1444 when a Portuguese ship ventured down the west coast of Africa to the Senegal River, and discovered that black slaves were easily acquired. This presentation will trace the 400 year history of the Atlantic slave trade and slavery in America by means of images and maps.
Harriet Tubman
Presented by:
Neil Frankel
Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in Maryland and began to live as a free woman in Philadelphia. Life was good. But she was committed to helping others to escape. She returned to the South numerous times, at great risk to herself, and led hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. I will share several stories and describe the life of this wonderful woman.
New Netherland: The Dutch Colony Which Became New York
Presented by:
Tom Lathrop
The Dutch colony of New Netherland was first settled in 1624, and was surrendered to the English in 1664. This course presents a history of New Netherland, and examines how the Dutch legacy in New York influenced what America would become in the nineteenth century.
Searching for the Erie Canal
Presented by:
Tim McDonnell
When New Yorkers, led by DeWitt Clinton, constructed the Erie Canal in the early nineteenth century, it changed the state and the nation forever. Later on, two revisions of the canal were made: the enlarged Erie Canal and the Barge Canal, still in operation today. We will discuss all three canals and the remarkable "ruins" that we can all visit today from Albany to Buffalo.
The Carousel
Presented by:
Carol Samuel
Learn what brought about the Golden Age of Carousels in the early twentieth century. Understanding the history of the magnificent classic carousels through discussion of the "anatomy" of the machine may take one back in time and enhance your enjoyment of that endangered magical ride.
The Real Underground Railroad
Presented by:
Tim McDonnell
Thousands of "Freedom Seekers" left slavery and headed north. Their stories have been either forgotten or turned into myths. In this talk, we will discuss what is really known about this Underground Railroad with a special emphasis on New York and the Rochester area.