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Historian Seth Goldstein explores how historically Maine’s economy was linked with the plantations of the West Indies. Goldstein discusses the various commodities, such as lumber, draft animals, and salt cod, that Maine supplied to West Indian plantations, where enslaved Africans labored to produce molasses, rum, and other luxury goods that were consumed here in Maine.
Date & Time
Wed, Feb 28, 2024 6:00 PM