Inspiration. Bravery. Perseverance. Character. Democracy.

James F. Brown, a freed slave who became the Master Gardener for the Verplanck Family in Fishkill, kept a diary for nearly 40 years, 1827-1866. Above is a page from one of his diaries. View the digitized journals here: https://cdm16694.contentdm.oclc.org/…/p15052coll5/id/26550

Thomas F. Hayden Virtual Lecture Series
Inspiration. Bravery. Perseverance. Character. Democracy. A lecture by Mount Gulian Executive Director Elaine Hayes
Virtual Platform: Zoom
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The Putnam History Museum joins with Mount Gulian Historic Site, Beacon for a virtual presentation about the amazing life of James F. Brown on Tuesday, March 30 at 7 p.m.  This true story of a noteworthy Hudson Valley resident takes us back to a different time, but the values and struggles of that era mirror our own.

Mount Gulian’s Executive Director, Elaine Hayes, will give a brief overview of the site’s key role in the creation of our nation, and then introduce a short video about the incredible life of James F. Brown, long-time resident of Dutchess County and employee of the Verplanck Family at Mount Gulian.  Mr. Brown was born a slave in Maryland, escaped to New York, was manumitted by the Verplancks and became the master gardener and trustworthy member of the Verplanck household.

A man of great character and charisma, he was literate and religious.   His main desire was to become a full citizen and earn the right to vote, when very few African American men had that basic right.  The video, funded by the Institute of Museum Services, takes us into his life and times, and is suitable for all audiences.  After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to discuss the video with Ms. Hayes.

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Date

Mar 30 2021
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Time

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

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