Tag Archive: Black History

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Black History Month 2024

January 31, 2024

February marks Black History Month, a period of remembrance for the critical figures and events that have shaped our national identity. Within the great umbrella of American Black History, the city of New Haven has several historic pillars of our own. At the New Haven Museum, visitors and locals can explore the history of the Amistad Affair through the exhibit “The Amistad Story: Cinque Lives Here.” The permanent exhibit chronicles the events of the revolt and subsequent legal case, a defining moment in the anti-slavery movement. Read more about it on our blog. Your next stop on the New Haven Black History... View Article

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Cosmopolitan Calls New Haven “The Cultural Hotspot You Didn’t Know You Needed”

January 23, 2024

In the fall of 2023, a journalist from Cosmopolitan Magazine visited downtown New Haven on a mission to explore the best of our city. During her time in Elm City, she experienced everything our community offers, from delicious eats to lively cultural events, culminating in a feature story about New Haven. The soundbite review of our beloved city is as follows: “The food and cocktails? Top tier. The museums? Immaculate. The people? Gorge and diverse. Now go pack your bags!” Written for Cosmopolitan’s travel section, Cosmo Trips, the story features insights from Adriane Jefferson, the Director of Cultural Affairs for... View Article

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Amistad Freedom Schooner (2023)

July 27, 2023

August brings the return of the Amistad Freedom Schooner, which will be in port at Long Warf from August 2 – 21, and August 29 – September 5. While in port, the replica of this historic ship will be open for educational tours, teaching visitors about the ship’s creation, the story of the Amistad Rebellion, and the ship’s fate today. The Amistad Freedom Voyage tours are FREE, open to the public, and have educated more than 16,000 students, sharing stories of justice, freedom, and human rights.

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Black History Month Spotlight: William Lanson, A New Haven Icon

February 15, 2023

Celebrated each February, National Black History Month is a time to honor the triumphs and accomplishments made by the Black community, to remember those who have shaped our society through struggle and sacrifice, and expand our lenses of history to be more inclusive, more honest, and more hopeful. Throughout Black History Month, one name, one figure comes to the forefront of the collective mind of New Haven – William Lanson.  Widely considered as one of New Haven’s most influential historical figures, William Lanson was a Black entrepreneur, engineer, and builder. Born into slavery, William Lanson was freed by his enslaver... View Article

Black History on Display at the New Haven Museum

February 1, 2023

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