Author Talk at Clermont: Michael J. Douma and "The Slow Death of Slavery in Dutch New York"

Clermont State Historic Site hosts a talk with author Michael J. Douma about his new book, "The Slow Death of Slavery in Dutch New York: A Cultural, Economic, and Demographic History, 1700-1827."

Through an extensive and careful look at the data behind slavery in New York, Professor Douma overturns many of the common assumptions of slavery in the state. Through his research, he argues that slavery in 18th-century New York was mostly rural, heavily Dutch, and generally profitable through the cultivation of wheat. The enslaved population of New York grew under its own accord, was relatively mobile, and played an essential role in negotiating emancipation.

Professor Douma is Associate Research Professor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where he is also the Director of the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics. He has written extensively on the history of the Dutch in the United States.

Space is limited, and reservations are strongly encouraged. Reserve your seat at https://bookeo.com/clermont