Dariya Steele to give Black History Month talk in Jaffrey

Dariya Steele.

Dariya Steele. —COURTESY PHOTO

Published: 02-14-2025 8:01 AM

The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey, will host “Mapping Untold Stories,” a Black History Month talk by Dariya Steele of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Steele will discuss the history of African-Americans in New Hampshire, including the story of Ona Judge, who escaped enslavement by George and Martha Washington and lived in Portsmouth. The event will explore how the Black Heritage Trail uncovers hidden histories. A question-and-answer session and reception will follow.

Admission is free, though a $5 to $10 donation is requested. Make reservations at theparktheatre.org. For information, contact Steve Jackson at sjackson@theparktheatre.org or 603-532-9300.

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