The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center
47 Town StreetPRIMUS MURAL UNVEILING CEREMONY!
The Alex Breanne Corporation is proud to announce the unveiling and dedication ceremony for the Primus Armes Mural in Norwich, Connecticut! It occurs on May 9 from 11AM until Noon. This special event is presented in collaboration with UCFS Healthcare, the Norwich Historical Society, Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE), and the NAACP Norwich Branch.
HONORING A LEGACY ROOTED IN NORWICH
Primus was captured in The Gambia in the early 18th century, torn from his mother and forced onto a slave ship where he discovered his father had also been taken. His father died during the brutal Middle Passage, and Primus arrived in America alone. Enslaved in Norwich, he built a family with his wife Venus and planted roots that would grow into a remarkable lineage of service.
His son, Job Lathrop, served in the Revolutionary War while still enslaved—crossing the Delaware with General George Washington to fight in the Battle of Trenton. Generations later, two of Primus’s second great-grandsons served in the Civil War as members of the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment.
The mural will depict Primus’s journey—from The Gambia to Norwich—and celebrate his family’s enduring contributions to American history. It will stand as a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the deep historical roots of Norwich’s African American community.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 DATE: May 9, 2026
⏰ TIME: 11:00 AM – Noon
📍 LOCATION: 47 Town Street, Norwich, CT (indoors)
BE PART OF HISTORY!
This is an opportunity to honor history, uplift untold stories, and come together in reflection and unity!
For additional information, please contact the Alex Breanne Corporation.
Sat, May 9, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center
47 Town Street
We are a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on promoting social clarity and informed context regarding the African-American experience through research, interrogation and equity advocacy. Our mission is to use research and broader context to identify and address the many reverberating effects of chattel slavery.
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