Peter Oliver: Freedman and Family, a Journey of His Enslavement and Persistence
When: June 13th, 12:00-1:30 pm
Where: In-person attendance –109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (Auditorium)
Online participation registration: https://archives.ncdcr.gov/news/events/peter-oliver-freedman-and-family-journey-his-enslavement-and-persistence
In the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, lies the history, family, and legacy of Peter Oliver (1766–1810). As a formerly enslaved man who negotiated his way to freedom, Oliver’s life is documented with over 30 archival records, including one signing for his freedom, a type of eulogy when he died as a Moravian, and estate accounts. This documentation gives depth and understanding to his life in Salem and the region where he lived and worked as a potter and much more. Creative Corridors Coalition is planning for a new public space to celebrate Peter Oliver's life and legacy as well as mark the historic site of Oliver’s farm and Homestead.
Martha Hartley, Director of Moravian Research, Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Sabrina Garrity, Assistant Archivist with the Southern Province of the Moravian Church
Christie Willow Williams, Board Chair, Peter Oliver Pavilion, Creative Corridors Coalition
Video Content from Walter Hood, internationally renowned landscape architect for the Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery
George C. Jones, Jr., Peter Oliver descendant, Executive Director of the Partners for Environmental Justice