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SUMMARY:Hartford History Lecture Series "William Saunders & His World: The History of a Black Merchant Tailor in Hartford"
DESCRIPTION:FEATURING:\nDr. Fiona Vernal\, UConn History Department \nFor three generations\, the Saunders family operated a successful and innovative tailor business in the city of Hartford\, eventually establishing a reputation as Black merchant tailors with deep ties in Hartford’s Black and white communities. Their network stretched from Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and New York to Barbados and France. This talk will explore William Saunders and the significance of his lineage and legacy for understanding Black entrepreneurship\, social justice\, civic engagement\, and political activism in 19th and 20th century Hartford. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public \nFor more information or to inquire about special accommodations please call(860) 522-6766. \nTo reserve your seat\, click here: https://bit.ly/HartfordHistory2024 \nABOUT THE HARTFORD HISTORY LECTURE SERIES\nConnecticut State Community College Capital and Connecticut’s Old State House are pleased to present the 2024 Hartford History Lecture Series beginning in October. Building upon Connecticut State Community College Capital’s signature Hartford Heritage Project\, the first place-based curriculum at a Connecticut college or university\, underscores the importance of Hartford’s history and rich cultural resources. The series includes four lectures on Thursday evenings at Connecticut’s Old State House and a walking tour on Saturday\, October 12. \nThe 2024 Hartford History Lecture series is supported by funding through CT Humanities in alignment with the America 250 | CT Commission. Special thanks to our partners at the Hartford Heritage Project and UCONN Department of History. \n 
URL:https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/calendar/hartford-history-lecture-series-william-saunders-his-world-the-history-of-a-black-merchant-tailor-in-hartford-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut’s Old State House\, 800 Main St\, Hartford\, CT 06103\, USA
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