On April 15, 1848, abolitionists executed a plan to free over 70 people enslaved by families in Washington, D.C. The freedom seekers were...

William Wells Brown (1814-1884) Widely regarded as the first African American novelist, Wells was also and abolitionist lecturer,...

The year was filled with many fine events and important steps forward in the evolution of the 1816 project. Restoration of the building...

To our friends of the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse, As our 200th anniversary year draws to a close, we are writing to thank you...

A presentation by and dialogue with William Wilkinson marking the conclusion of our 200th Anniversary Year Programs Co-Sponsored by The...