July 2021:
Revolutionary King's Chapel
Revolutionary King's Chapel
Join the King's Chapel History Program this month in commemorating Independence Day, diving into King's Chapel's history during the age of the American Revolution. Our virtual programs will be on July 1 and July 15.
Co-Sponsored Book Talk, Boston Athenaeum
Force and Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence, with Kellie Carter Jackson
Tuesday, July 13 | 6:00 PM | Register here
Force and Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence, with Kellie Carter Jackson
Tuesday, July 13 | 6:00 PM | Register here
In Force and Freedom, Kellie Carter Jackson provides the first historical analysis exclusively focused on the tactical use of violence among antebellum black activists. Through rousing public speeches, the burgeoning black press, and the formation of milita groups, black abolitionist leaders mobilized their communities, compelled national action, and drew international attention. Drawing on the precedent and pathos of the American and Haitian Revolutions, African American abolitionists used violence as a political language and a means of provoking social change. Through tactical violence, black abolitionist leaders accomplished what white nonviolent abolitionists could not: creating the conditions that necessitated the Civil War. Force and Freedom takes readers beyond the honorable politics of moral suasion and the romanticism of the Underground Railroad and into an exploration of the agonizing decisions, strategies, and actions of the black abolitionists who, though lacking an official political voice, were nevertheless responsible for instigating monumental social and political change.
This virtual book talk is free for members of King's Chapel, the Boston Athenaeum, and VESP holders; $5 for the general public. We're excited to co-sponsor this program with other local historical organizations!
This virtual book talk is free for members of King's Chapel, the Boston Athenaeum, and VESP holders; $5 for the general public. We're excited to co-sponsor this program with other local historical organizations!
The recordings of past virtual history programs are available on our Recorded Events and Programs webpage.
The History Program depends on your generosity year round to support our ongoing tours, history events, and research. Contributions are especially appreciated at this time, as we are unable to continue our regular operations and tours due to the current pandemic. As we work to continue preparing remote programming and support our History Program staff, please consider offering your support at the time. Thank you.
