Were you directed here by posts about the Alexander Twilight presentation at the State House, happening Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, 2023?  Great, thank you for your interest!

The below information is about a presentation Bill Hart did with us in 2021.  It gives some helpful background about Alexander Twilight, Bill Hart, and past partnerships.  If you are looking for the details on the presentation happening soon in 2023, please visit this link:  State House Event to Honor Alexander Twilight

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We’ve partnered with Historic New England for the first in a new series of virtual talks. Please consider joining us for “On His Own Resources: The Enigmatic Alexander Twilight, 1795–1857” with William Hart, Professor Emeritus of History at Middlebury College.

◦ When: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:00 p.m. EST
◦ Where: Zoom Video Conferencing Online Webinar
◦ REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
◦ Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village Members can attend for free (Please select that option when registering)
◦ Please call 617-994-6679 for more information or if you have questions

African American Alexander Lucius Twilight, born in Bradford, Vermont, in 1795, is known as the first Black graduate of an American college (Middlebury College), the first Black state legislator (Vermont State House), and the first Black headmaster of a grammar school in Vermont. In this virtual presentation, Professor Hart discusses the significance of Twilight’s many achievements and examines his complicated racial identity.

Professor Hart taught a broad range of American and Atlantic-World history courses at Middlebury College between 1993 and 2020. He has lectured and published widely on Black Americans and Native Americans during the colonial and Early Republic eras. He is currently writing a biography of Alexander Twilight.

You will receive two emails after registering. The link for the webinar will be included in the order confirmation. Please ignore the print at home ticket.