Event

Paul Cuffe: The Abolitionist

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (outside park store)

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Time:

2:30 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

Description

While the American Revolution was underway, black abolitionist Paul Cuffe helped ferry supplies to the embattled patriots in New York. On this day in 1780, Paul Cuffe and six others petitioned the Massachusetts legislature to allow them to vote. Come hear his story.

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Ranger Joe Mohr
(202) 426-6841