Westport News

Exploring Paul Cuffe: The Man and his Legacy

A Public Symposium
Saturday, October 3, 2009
8:30 AM – 5 PM

New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Paul Cuffe (1759 – 1817), a symposium of local and national scholars will explore the many aspects of Captain Cuffe. Each session will include a panel discussion and time for questions and comments with a focus on:

• Paul Cuffe and relationships with the black and white community
• Cuffe’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures
• Sierra Leone - Rise to be a people
• Contemporary relevance of Cuffe and his legacy

Sponsors: New Bedford Historical Society; New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park; Westport Historical Society, Old Dartmouth Historical Society; Rotch-Jones Duff Museum; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

This Public Symposium is FREE of charge and open to the public.

Pre-registration is advised as space is limited. Please go to the Westport Historical Society website for registration online.  Go to:  http://www.westporthistory.com/