Solomon Northup Day - 07/19/2014

Solomon Northup Day

Skidmore College will host a daylong program commemorating Solomon Northup, an African-American man who was abducted into slavery in 1841 and remained in captivity for 12 years. His memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, was made into a 2013 major motion picture that won three Oscars, including best picture. The day’s program will include discussions on slavery in the U.S., and other topics related to Northup’s life, musical performances, readings, and more.

12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.-Filene Recital Hall and other locations on the Skidmore College campus.