Before the Civil War, Farmington, New York, rivaled Sherwood as a center of Quaker activism for equal rights. Come and hear the amazing story of how the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse became a national center of movements for equal rights for African Americans, Haudenosaunee people, and women. Join us as we explore the equally amazing story of how local people in the 21st century rescued the 1816 Meetinghouse from demolition. Much like the restoration of Opendore, the restoration of this Meetinghouse brings to life the historic stories it represents, challenging all of us to consider the meaning of equal rights, justice, and respect for each other in our own time. Presented by 1816 Board members Dave Bruinx and Judith Wellman.

This program will be available on Zoom. Email event@howlandstonestoremuseum.org by noon on Sunday for the link.

Seating in the drawing room at Opendore will be first-come, first served. Overflow seating with a simulcast of the program is planned in the upstairs gallery.