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The Museum of African American History is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in New England from the colonial period through the 19th century.

Florence Higginbotham House on Nantucket

The Museum of African American History has recently developed corroborating evidence of great historical, political and social importance regarding the Florence Higginbotham House on Nantucket, one of the four museum sites immediately adjacent to the African Meeting House, and we are delighted to share this stunning research with you!

This research reveals a story of incredible legacy, adventure, accomplishment and a community of purpose. What we have found validates the strength, resolution and agency of the black community during the early formation of this nation.

Please join the Museum members, Board of Directors, friends of the African Meeting House on Nantucket and the historical preservation community for a tour of the Higginbotham House, presentation, press conference and reception celebrating this significant history.



 

The day will unfold as follows:

12:00 – 1:00 Presentation
African Meeting House, 29 York Street, Nantucket

The History of the Higginbotham House:
Angeleen Campra, Mother Florence Higginbotham

Frances Kartunnen, Title Search
Jack Waite & Associates, Historic Structures Report

Beverly Morgan-Welch, Executive Director, Museum of African American History who will place this history in context

Tour of the Higginbotham House
Conducted by Jack Waite and Bette Spriggs

1:30 – 2:30 Press Conference
Beverly Morgan-Welch, Frances Kartunnen, Jack Waite

2:30 – 4:00 Reception
Location: The Nantucket Cottage Hospital Board Room

6:00 – 7:00 Presentation (same as Noon)

RSVP to rsvp@afroammuseum.org 617-725-0022 x 25, or with Bette Spriggs, Site Manager of the African Meeting House on Nantucket, 508-228-9833. For more information call Tracy Gibbs 617-725-0022 ext. 21