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"Death of a Wealthy Slave" - New York Times 1886 In-Person
An historic true story. An enslaved man in Edenton, NC, purchased his freedom and came to New Haven, CT. He registered a patent for his invention, & bought property. He sent one son to Hopkins Day School and two to Yale University. They graduated in 1880 & 1881! (His grandson attended in 1913.) AND, as the “New York Times” headline of his obituary indicated, died wealthy.
This story is brought to life by Denise Manning Keyes Page, a descendant of the Manning family and a Moth Mainstage story artist who shares the journey of the unearthing of this history.
- Date:
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Upstairs Reading Room
- Audience:
- Adults ( or ages 19+)
- Categories:
- In-Person Onsite Program