Black History on Display at the New Haven Museum

As we enter Black History Month, we’re taking a moment to spotlight a vital piece of the city’s Black history. New Haven is the site of the Amistad Affair of 1839, the history of which can be seen at the New Haven Museum. A permanent exhibit in the museum’s collection, “The Amistad Story: Cinque Lives Here,” chronicles the events of the revolt and subsequent legal case, a defining moment in the anti-slavery movement. The exhibition features 15 objects, including authentic kail keys, various portraits, paintings, and a vintage armchair from the period