Reading with Legends : Black Whalers, Sailors and other Freedom Stories

Program Type:

Family, Performance, Storytime, Community

Age Group:

Families, Children
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on February 28, 2026 @ 1:00pm.

Event Details

Black men found freedom as whalers and sailors and helped others to freedom on the Maritime Underground Railroad.  Come hear about Long Island whaler Pyrrhus Concer and others.  Learn sea shanties and sailor songs.

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