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Paul Mickey Science Series: Social Networks and Social Lives: An Examination of Free African-American Pioneers in Illinois
- Location: ISM Research & Collections Center, Springfield
- Date: Wednesday, June 08, 2011, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by Annelise Morris, doctoral student, University of California Berkeley
This presentation will feature an examination of Pinkstaff, Illinois, a community near the Wabash River in Lawrence County that has much in common with New Philadelphia. Founded in the early 19th century by a small group of free African Americans fleeing prejudice in South Carolina and Kentucky, Pinkstaff soon began to attract settlers. Within a few years, the rural farming community was nicknamed “Little Africa” for the large number of African-American families living there. Throughout the 19th century the community continued to grow, boasting a school for African-American children and an African Methodist Episcopal Church. Historical and archaeological research illustrates similarities and differences between this community and New Philadelphia. Consideration of religious and social networks in these communities provides for a better understanding of free African-American pioneers in Illinois.
One of our Paul Mickey Science Series
Discover Illinois' rich prehistoric and historic past by attending an ISM Paul Mickey Science Series Program. A different speaker and topic are featured each month. For more information on upcoming topics and speakers, please contact Nina Walthall at (217) 782-0061 or 217-785-0037. - Usually held the second Wednesday of Each Month
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM
- Held at the ISM Research & Collections Center, 1011 East Ash Street (enter the building from 10 ½ Street between Ash & Laurel Streets), Springfield, Illinois
- Free Admission
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