Join historian and Hope College alumni Michael Douma for a fascinating talk, Slavery in Dutch New York and the Tools of Historical Research, highlighting how the study of economics, demographics, and statistics has led to a radical re-examination of slavery in colonial New York. This lecture will explore how historical methods have uncovered the often-overlooked presence of Dutch-speaking slaves in the state, even into the early 19th century, and will answer key questions surrounding their fates—where did they go, and why has their story been largely forgotten in the broader narrative of American slavery?
This Tales From The Archives event is in partnership with the Zeeland Historical Society and Hope College’s History Department. It will take place at Winants Auditorium inside Graves Hall on Hope College’s Campus, located at 263 College Avenue.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
7:00-8:30 PM
Free Adult Tales from the Archives Program
Location:
Winants Auditorium, Graves Hall, Hope College Campus
263 College Ave., Holland, MI 49423
Donations appreciated.
This program is part of the Holland Museum “Tales from the Archives” series which explores local history topics supported by the Holland Museum’s collection and archives.
Presenter Biography
Michael Douma
Michael Douma is a graduate of Hope College (’04) and he earned his PhD in history from Florida State in 2011. He is currently an associate professor at Georgetown University’s business school, where he teaches courses in economic history of slavery and globalization. He has authored four books, edited four more, and has published numerous articles on the history of the Dutch in the United States.
Program sponsor:
Howard Veneklasen
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