On March 10th, the Museum of African American History, Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket Historical Association, and the Town of Nantucket will host an event Honoring the African Meeting House on Nantucket Island. 

The town’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office has been leading a collaboration of cultural institutions to remember the unfortunate defacement of this local gem five years ago and, more importantly, to honor this historic site and its significances to Nantucket. 

DEI Director Dr. Kimal McCarthy said: “We are hosting this event for a number of reasons. We are collaborating because it is important to remember that the incident occurred and is technically still an ongoing investigation. It is important to acknowledge that the vandalism cannot overshadow the site’s nearly 200 years of history. And, the African Meeting House is an important artifact, a living museum, that contributes to Nantucket’s heritage and the United States’ African American history.” 

Do not miss this hybrid event of local organizations in solidarity with the African Meeting House. The event will feature: Dr. Frances Karttunen, Barbara Ann White (Nantucket historian), Desiree Spriggs (MAAH’s Associate Director of Nantucket Operations) and Dr. McCarthy. This event promises to be engaging and informative. 

Registration Required: CLICK HERE