In this local history talk and author event at Hudson Area Library, Susan Stessin-Cohn, former professor of social studies education at SUNY New Paltz, Director of Education at Historic Huguenot Street, and current New Paltz Historian, will speak on her 20+ years of research into the history of slavery in the Hudson River Valley, with a particular focus on the plight of the “runaways”—enslaved persons who sought freedom by escaping from their enslavers. Stessin-Cohn and her research partner, Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini, have brought to light 830 notices of enslavers of the Hudson Valley who placed notices of rewards for the recapture of their enslaved “runaways.” The second edition of the book includes 250 more notices. This in-person event will include a Q & A and book signing. Books can be purchased at the event courtesy of Spotty Dog Books & Ale.

In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room.
No registration required; all are welcome.