Town Historian to discuss the birth of slavery in America

Learn about the experience of being captured, transported and sold into slavery at an important conversation with Town of Warwick Historian Dr. Richard Hull on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the UAME Church, 9 Forester Ave., Warwick.

Hear about the origins of slavery and the horrific reality of everyday life for these people ripped from their homes and sold into bondage.

Hull is a Professor Emeritus of History at New York University and has dedicated his life study to the history of slavery. This is an emotional and oftentimes disturbing topic and may not be suitable for young children.

The conversation is scheduled to take place at the Union African Methodist Episcopal Church, a decommissioned historic church with a rich African American history owned and maintained by the Warwick Historical Society.

Free and open to the public, please call 8459863236 to reserve your space.

The Warwick Historical Society is a 501C3 nonprofit, committed to preserving and celebrating the history of the Town of Warwick and its people. The society offers educational programs, concerts, lectures and events year round, and invites the public to get involved and learn more about our shared local history.

Visit www.whsny.org or call 8459863236 for more information,