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Voices of Portland
Let's celebrate the Black community members of our town who have helped to shape our history.
Voices of Portland
The Portland Historical Society, the town Committee on Solidarity, and the Portland Public Library produced a series of Oral History recordings focused on the stories of Black Americans living and working in Portland, CT. These included a "Gallery of Portland" Black History Month panel event in 2024, an interview recorded in late 2024, and a follow up panel presentation in February 2025 for Black History month which included a “memory recording booth” where attendees were invited to share memories inspired by the presentation.
Our goal was to look to expand upon the 2024 presentation through the use of storytelling and experiences, and to celebrate the diverse voices that contribute to the fabric of our town.
Join us in recognizing the past and inspiring future generations to appreciate the legacy of Portland, CT.
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This project was supported by funding through Connecticut Humanities (CTH), an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs. CTH projects, administration, and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds, community foundations, and gifts from private sources. Learn more by visiting cthumanities.org.
'Voices of Portland' - Season 2
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'Gallery of Portland' - Season 1: February 24th 2024
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Special Thanks to all these Groups and Individuals who have given their time and money to help bring this project to life.
Looking to aid in the expansion and production of more Voices of Portland episodes by making a financial contribution? Email the Portland Historical Society at portlandhistsoc@yahoo.com or leave a message at 860-342-5455