Join us via Zoom for the first public screening of theater artist Malik Work’s interpretation of Jupiter Hammon’s An Essay on Slavery, followed by a discussion with the artist and Douglas Jones, Jr., Associate Professor of English & Theater Studies at Duke University.
Two of our original digital programs were selected to be featured in the Greater Hudson Heritage Network Digital Showcase that highlights and celebrates virtual programs and projects from across New York State!
We are currently seeking a full-time museum/education professional to develop and implement education and engagement initiatives on behalf of the organization.
We recently spent a memorable evening at the Grolier Club sharing Jupiter Hammon’s story. Professor Douglas A. Jones, Jr., and our curator, Lauren Brincat, explored the context of Jupiter’s life and writings and reflected on the challenges that modern-day readers have when interpreting his words. View lecture online! ⠀
Preservation Long Island intern explores her experience learning about and researching Jupiter Hammon and Joseph Lloyd Manor’s history of enslavement.
New research into the life and writings of Mary Lloyd suggests that she and Phillis Wheatley played a more significant role in the social and intellectual world of Jupiter Hammon than previously acknowledged.