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Bristol "Tales of the Slave Trade" Presentation
Linden Place, 500 Hope St, Bristol, RI | Get Directions »
$10.00
In observance of Black History Month in February, Linden Place Museum in Bristol, RI will host a special presentation in Linden Place Mansion focused specifically on Bristol’s DeWolf Family and their involvement in the triangle Slave Trade. Featured in the PBS film “Traces of the Trade”, The DeWolf family, Bristol’s premier family in the 18th and early 19th centuries, was once one of the largest traders of slaves in New England.
The presentation will take place on Saturday, February 2nd at 10:00am at historic Linden Place, the Federal-style mansion built by architect Russell Warren for George DeWolf. Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade will be discussed in depth.
Admission is $10, $8 for seniors and students and
free for Linden Place members.
The presentation is limited to 25 people and reservations are recommended. For more information and to make a
reservation, please call the Linden Place office at 253-0390.
Event Details
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| Where | Linden Place 500 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.lindenplace.org |
| Phone | 401-253-0390 |
| info@lindenplace.org | |
| Price | $10, $8 for seniors and students with ID, free for Linden Place members |
More About Linden Place
Linden Place is the centerpiece of Bristol's historic downtown, waterfront district. The property was designed and built for General George DeWolf by Rhode Island architect Russell Warren in 1810. The property stayed in the DeWolf family until the mid-1980's when the last living grandchild put the mansion on the market. In 1989, Friends of Linden Place, a non-profit organization purchased the property and today keep the mansion, the carriage barn built in 1825, the ballroom, the beautiful gardens and all buildings on the property in pristine condition.
Step back in time and explore one of the finest examples of Federal Period Architecture with its striking portico, intricately carved banisters and stately columns. The history behind the property is fascinating from George DeWolf's middle of the night departure and subsequent swarming of the mansion by the townspeople of Bristol to a mansion where Presidents were entertained. Today the mansion is open to the public and is frequently used for weddings and special events. Come and see what makes Linden Place one of Rhode Island's favorite treasures.
Other events here
- Bristol Tales of the Slave Trade Tour Tomorrow, May 25, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Ray Rickman, rare-book dealer, to hold Value of the Book lecture and workshop at Linden Place Museum Thu, Jun 20, 7:00 pm
- Linden Place Mansion’s Annual Fourth of July Parade Picnic Thu, Jul 4, 8:00 am–2:00 pm
- Summer Arts Camp at Linden Place Museum July 15, 2013 / July 16, 2013 / July 17, 2013 / July 18, 2013 / July 19, 2013 / July 29, 2013 / July 30, 2013 / July 31, 2013 / August 1, 2013 / August 2, 2013, 9:00 am–2:45 pm
