Annual Basil Dorsey Day Walking Tour and Open House: Celebrate Black History Month at the DRC
February 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come join us for our annual Basil Dorsey Day Walking Tour and Open House this Saturday, 10AM-1PM.
10 AM Walking Tour: The Basil Dorsey Walking Tour highlighting key sites in Dorsey’s life will start at 10AM at the David Ruggles Center in Florence. Dress warmly!
10-1 Open House: The museum will be open 10-1 with our permanent exhibits highlighting the local impact on and by national heroes David Ruggles, Sojourner Truth and Lydia Maria Child in Florence. A slideshow of Dorsey’s life will be on display. Light refreshments will be served.
About Basil Dorsey:
Basil Dorsey courageously escaped slavery in 1836 and ultimately settled in Florence, MA where he became a pillar of the community. Dorsey, along with other self-emancipated community members, notably stood up to the infamous Fugitive Slave Law in 1850. We celebrate Basil Dorsey annually on the anniversary of his death as his birth date is unknown. His headstone can be found in Park St. Cemetery in Florence which we will visit during the walking tour.
Questions? Please email info@davidrugglescenter.org.
Donations gratefully accepted.