Solomon Northup's Life in Fort Edward
R. Paul McCarty was appointed the Historian of the Town and Village of Fort Edward in 1975 and served as public historian since then. In his 40 years as the Town and Village Historian, Paul has been dedicated to telling the history and preserving the past of Fort Edward and the surrounding areas. In 1975, Paul recognized the importance of Solomon Northup of Twelve Years A Slave and Northup's residence at the Old Fort House. His talk will focus on Northup's life in the Fort Edward area and his subsequent kidnapping from Saratoga Springs where he and his wife were working. It will examine Northup's experience as a slave in Louisiana, and his eventual return to the area after his freedom was secured in 1853.
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 11, 2016
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
February 11th, 2016 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Hyde Collection 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY 12801
Fees/Admission
$8 for members / $10 for non-members
Website
http://www.hydecollection.org/events_and_programs/Solomon_Northup_s_Life_in_Fort_Edward_563.htm
Contact Information
Evi Fisher at 518-792-1761 ext. 327
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