Framingham's History With Slavery, Crispus Attucks Detailed Thursday

FRAMINGHAM, MA - A hidden piece of Framingham's history will be detailed Thursday, June 23, at the Edgell Library.

Historian John Hannigan will examine the facts surrounding the Crispus Attucks mythology. Attucks was enslaved in Framingham before being the first to die at the Boston Massacre. Hannigan’s research on the relationship between slavery and war in 18th century Massachusetts leads to questions like: How do we know what we know about Crispus Attucks? What can we learn by excavating around the margins of the historical record?

Thursday, June 23, 7:00 p.m.

Edgell Memorial Library

3 Oak St, Framingham

Wine and cheese will be served.