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Hudson Valley History

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Explore the remarkable history of the Hudson Valley's fight against slavery with this educational collection from the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project. Bringing together books, music, historical resources, and original artwork, this package offers a fascinating look at the people, stories, and movements that shaped the struggle for freedom in New York.

The collection includes:

11 notecards created by the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project, featuring abolition heroes of the Hudson Valley.
Emancipating New York: The Politics of Slavery and Freedom by David Gellman.
The Eight: The Lemmon Slave Case and the Fight for Freedom by Judge Albert Rosenblatt.
In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York's Hudson River Valley by Susan Stessin-Cohn and Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini.
36 Antislavery Songs: Arranged for Performance with Historical Notes by Rebecca Edwards.
Slavery, Antislavery and the Underground Railroad: A Dutchess County Guide, published by the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project.
Together, these materials provide a rich opportunity to learn about the Hudson Valley's role in the history of slavery, abolition, resistance, and the pursuit of freedom. An especially meaningful collection for history enthusiasts, educators, students, and anyone interested in discovering the stories of the people who challenged slavery and helped advance the cause of freedom in our region.

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Donated By Peter Bunten, Laura Chenven & Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project