Yours in the Cause: Faces of Radical Abolition (2017 seasonal exhibit)
Thousands of Americans banded together to overthrow slavery in the decades before the Civil War, including the Robinsons of Rokeby and the abolitionists featured in this insightful exhibition that explores their ideas and actions.
Rarely seen historic photographs depict a select group of abolitionists, each with ties to the Robinsons as documented in letters, account books, broadsides, and other artifacts that are also on view. It’s your chance to meet some of the most principled and determined Americans you’ve probably never heard of.
These daguerreotypes, tintypes, and cartes de visite — the earliest forms of photography — are engaging on their own, as historic artifacts. Understood in the context of their time, they help us to see the origins and structure of the American protest movement.
ONGOING & UPCOMING EVENTS: Rokeby Museum is open for the season, 7 days a week — until October 23rd! Guided Tours are available Fri–Mon, 11 am and 2 pm. Stay tuned as we update our calendar of programs and events. We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, October 6, 7:00 pm Lecture: “Abolition and the Press: The Moral Struggle Against Slavery,” with Ford Risley, Distinguished Professor of Communications, Penn State University at Middlebury College more info...
Please note: Additional programs for Spring/Summer 2022 are being considered. Check back for announcements or Subscribe to our eNewsletter to receive the museum’s e-news announcements.
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We are open 7 days a week, 10 am–5 pm, until October 23rd! Guided Tours Fri–Mon, 11 am and 2 pm. We look forward to seeing you!