Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for “An Evening with Solomon Northup” featuring living history re-enactor and photographer Clifford Oliver Mealy. Born a free man in 1808, Solomon Northup was an African American abolitionist and musician who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841, while living with his family in Saratoga Springs. With the help of friends, Northup was rescued in 1853 and his story and experiences were the subject of his book, 12 Years a Slave, which was made into a movie in 2013.

This virtual program will take place on Zoom and Facebook Live for a suggested donation of $10 or more and half of all proceeds will be donated to Cliff for his recovery efforts - CLICK HERE to register or call (518) 587-5030. Everyone who pre-registers for this program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording. To learn about other diverse stories in Saratoga Springs, including last year’s Black History Month program “Saratoga’s Brandtville Blues” with Carol Daggs, check out the Foundation’s YouTube page.