One Book, One Windsor's community book read "Making Freedom, The Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith" is presenting it culmination for the summer of 2010. This year's selection will pay homage to Venture who has shown another face of slavery. Venture Smith was permitted to earn wages by his third owner which allowed him to purchase his freedom, his families, secure 300 acre farm in East Haddam, Connecticut and acquire wealth. Authors Chandler B. Saint and George A. Krimsky will appear to discussion their book and sign autographs on, Date: October 7th Location: Town of Windsor, Ludlow Room Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Books are available at Windsor's Main Branch Library or the Wilson Branch there is still time to enjoy this easy read. This event is free so please call Diane McDougald to reserve your seat at (860) 285-1984. |