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 major
motion picture in 2013 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.
This
event is FREE and Open to the Public.
For more information and a program of the day's events please visit