Experts, historians and volunteers have been uncovering Connecticut’s ties to slavery. It’s one thing to unearth this forgotten history, but how do we not forget it?  Meet some of the people working with students to make sure that the stories of enslaved Connecticut residents endure. The Witness Stones Project helps schools and local communities “restore the history and honor the humanity” of enslaved people who helped build Connecticut. What happened centuries ago matters today, the students say.

In our final episode, reporter/producer Diane Orson and editorial consultant and curator Frank Mitchell ask: How do we not forget this history? Mitchell discusses ways communities can reimagine their built environment to bring forward these stories. Mitchell also shares his hope that institutions of privilege will partner with community members to memorialize this history together.

Visit www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten to learn more, including videos, photos and digital stories.

Support the project at ctpublic.org/donate

This podcast was produced by Cassandra Basler.

Experts, historians and volunteers have been uncovering Connecticut’s ties to slavery. It’s one thing to unearth this forgotten history, but how do we not forget it?  Meet some of the people working with students to make sure that the stories of enslaved Connecticut residents endure. The Witness Stones Project helps schools and local communities “restore the history and honor the humanity” of enslaved people who helped build Connecticut. What happened centuries ago matters today, the students say.
In our final episode, reporter/producer <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/diane-orson">Diane Orson</a> and editorial consultant and curator <a href="https://cthumanities.org/governor-ned-lamont-appoints-dr-frank-mitchell-to-ct-humanities-board-of-directors/">Frank Mitchell</a> ask: How do we not forget this history? Mitchell discusses ways communities can reimagine their built environment to bring forward these stories. Mitchell also shares his hope that institutions of privilege will partner with community members to memorialize this history together.
Visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/connecticuts-hidden-history-of-slavery">www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten</a> to learn more, including videos, photos and digital stories.
Support the project at <a href="https://www.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=FD9EB69D-AABF-4B1E-A490-3C6942184ABC&amp;source=">ctpublic.org/donate</a>
This podcast was produced by <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/cassandra-basler">Cassandra Basler</a>.

It’s a history lesson many of us didn’t get in school: Slavery has deep roots in Connecticut and across New England. Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of this state. Get to know some of these men and women and the lives they lived. Hear from descendants who reflect on their loved ones. And learn from historians and experts going on a journey of discovery to recover this hidden history.In this five-part episode podcast from Connecticut Public, Reporter/Producer Diane Orson and Editorial Consultant and Curator Frank Mitchell talk about some of the issues in, and around these stories.Visit www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten to learn more, including additional videos, photos and digital stories.

<blockquote data-stringify-type="quote">It’s a history lesson many of us didn’t get in school: Slavery has deep roots in Connecticut and across New England. Enslaved people helped build the foundation of much of this state. Get to know some of these men and women and the lives they lived. Hear from descendants who reflect on their loved ones. And learn from historians and experts going on a journey of discovery to recover this hidden history.</blockquote>
<blockquote data-stringify-type="quote">In this five-part episode podcast from Connecticut Public, Reporter/Producer <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/diane-orson" data-stringify-link="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/diane-orson" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Diane Orson</a> and Editorial Consultant and Curator <a href="https://cthumanities.org/governor-ned-lamont-appoints-dr-frank-mitchell-to-ct-humanities-board-of-directors/" data-stringify-link="https://cthumanities.org/governor-ned-lamont-appoints-dr-frank-mitchell-to-ct-humanities-board-of-directors/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Frank Mitchell</a> talk about some of the issues in, and around these stories.</blockquote>
<blockquote data-stringify-type="quote">Visit <a href="http://www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten" data-stringify-link="http://www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten</a> to learn more, including additional videos, photos and digital stories.</blockquote>

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