We present this talk to celebrate Juneteenth (June 19) the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the US in 1865. Author and historian Glenn Knoblock will discuss the role that NH African Americans, both free and enslaved, played in the American Revolution. These men were key in manning state militias and Continental Army units, as well as serving on the high seas in the Navy and on privately armed ships. Their service was crucial to the colonies gaining independence from Britain.

This program is sponsored by NH Humanities and is free and open to the public.