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Learn all about the Black Whalers of Long Island

Do you know whaling was our nation’s first integrated industry and that one-quarter to one-third of whaling crews were people of color?

Join our fascinating talk spotlighting the role African American mariners played in our whaling history.

Explore their triumphs, challenges, perseverance, and connections to the sea, as well as whaling’s ties to the Underground Railroad.