Hallockville Museum Farm to Host “Slavery on the North Fork” A Presentation by The North Fork Project on Sunday, February 23

In recognition of Black History Month, Hallockville Museum Farm will host “Slavery on the North Fork,” a presentation by members of the North Fork Project, which has spent four years researching the history of slavery in local communities. The presentation will be held on Sunday, February 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at the Visitors Center of Hallock State Park Preserve, 6062 Sound Ave., Riverhead. The illustrated presentation, “Slavery on the North Fork,” will lay out the history of slavery on the North Fork from the earliest settlements in New York State to the abolition of slavery here in 1827. An estimated 550 people were enslaved on the North Fork during that time and the presenters will share these individuals’ stories, with an emphasis on enslavement in the communities surrounding Hallockville Museum Farm. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Sign up at: www.hallockville.org.

WHEN:          Sunday, February 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:      Hallock State Park Preserve, 6062 Sound Ave., Riverhead  in the Community Room at the Visitors Center

WHO:           Members of the North Fork Project including: Richard Wines, Ph.D., a local historian, chair of the Town of Riverhead Landmarks Preservation Commission, former president of the board of Hallockville Museum Farm. Amy Folk, Southold Town Historian and author.