Slavery in the Age of the Revolution in Manor & Lancaster Boroughs

Join Dr. Leroy Hopkins at the Millersville Area Historical Society for a compelling presentation exploring slavery in Manor and Lancaster Boroughs during the age of the American Revolution. While often associated with the South, slavery was very much a part of life in Pennsylvania, shaping communities, economies, and the lives of both the enslaved and free.

Through detailed research and local context, this program sheds light on the individuals, systems, and contradictions that defined this period—offering a deeper understanding of how the ideals of liberty and independence coexisted with the reality of enslavement. This presentation invites attendees to reconsider familiar narratives and engage with a more complete and complex history of our region.