Talk Of Slavery

Town Historian Dan Cruson gave a special lecture on the history of slavery in Newtown to the members of Newtown Woman’s Club earlier this month.

When the group met at Stony Hill Inn, they heard about some of Mr Cruson’s most recent discoveries from his soon to be published book, The Slaves of Central Fairfield County, including the latest discoveries of spirit marks and a concealment shoe at the house of the former slave Cato Freedom. Mr Cruson also shared information about the discovery of Newtown Baptist Church Records that establish Cato and his family as founding members of that church.

The club meets monthly and is dedicated to raising funds for variety of community programs. Its current president is Peg Forbell.

For information on joining, call Carol Mattegat at 426-3228.