Slavery and Emancipation
How the Churches of Central New York Dealt with Abolition
Thursday, October 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kirkland Town Library
Bristol RoomIn this talk, learn how the churches of Central New York addressed emancipation in antebellum America.
At the time, church leaders grappled with how scripture guided Christians on slavery, whether there was a moral imperative to act, or whether the issue was outside the church's purview all together. Presented by Steve Smits, a retired director of Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Offices and president of the Town of Western Historical Society and sponsored by the Clinton Area Ministerium.
AGE GROUP: | Teen | Seniors | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |
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From Utica take 12B south to Clinton. College Street extends from red light at the village square to Hamilton College. The Library is in the third block from the square, on the left, directly opposite Elm Street.