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Voices of Portland

Let's celebrate the Black community members of our town who have helped to shape our history.

Saturday February 22nd 2025 12:30 p.m. at the Portland Middle School.

Voices of Portland

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The Portland Historical Society, the town Committee on Solidarity, and the Portland Public Library will produce two Oral History recordings focused on the stories of Black Americans living and working in Portland, CT, featuring an interview recorded in late 2024, available to watch on the Town's YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/qRtMHGQpxzo and a live panel presentation in February 2025 for Black History month which will also include a “memory recording booth” where attendees will be invited to share memories inspired by the presentation. Register to attend here: Voices of Portland: A Black History Month Panel at Portland Middle School - LibCal - Portland Public Library CT

This project is supported by funding through CT Humanities.

In 2024 "Gallery of Portland" Black History Month panel event commemorated several Black community members within the history of Portland, CT.  We look to expand upon this presentation through the use of storytelling and experiences, 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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Connecticut Humanities (CTH) is 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 : Coming - February 2025

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When we are born

Our sand begins to tip

Running repeatedly with no dam to plug the drip

Every second ticks and tocks to an eternity trip

'Gallery of Portland' - Season 1: February 24th 2024

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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

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