Join us for a full day of programming, including talks and tours to celebrate the lasting legacy of abolitionists in New York State. This event will also feature a catered dinner and time with scholars and descendants.

Honorees:

• William Wells Brown
• William Jay
• John Jay II
• Samuel Ringgold Ward

Schedule:

• 10 a.m. – Tour of the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark with Norm K. Dann
• 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum open for tours
• 1:15 p.m. – Welcome and remarks by Alden Max Smith, interim president of NAHOF (Peterboro Methodist Church)
• 1:30 p.m. – Inductee Symposium: William Wells Brown
• 2:30 p.m. – Inductee Symposium: William Jay and John Jay II
• 3:30 p.m. – Inductee Symposium: Samuel Ringgold Ward
• 5 p.m. – Dinner and conversation at Smithfield Community Center (additional cost; provided by Ye Olde Landmark Tavern)
• 7 p.m. – Induction Ceremony at Peterboro Methodist Church