September 17, 2008
Friends and Relations: Quaker Witness in Early Westport and Dartmouth
Thursday, September 18th 2008
7:30 PM at Central Village Quaker Meeting House,
930 Main Road, Westport
Elizabeth Cazden will place the history of Central Village Meeting House in the greater context of the early history of Quakers in Westport and Dartmouth. She will examine why Quakers settled in this area and will relate stories of local Quaker families such as the Slocums and individuals such as Paul Cuffe, a major contributor of funds for the building of the meetinghouse in Central Village.
Elizabeth Cazden is a Quaker historian, writer, speaker, and workshop leader with a particular interest in Quakers as slave owners. She has also written about liberal twentieth-century Friends, Friends in Cuba, civil liberties, and a biography of the first woman ordained minister. She formerly clerked New England Yearly Meeting (1990-94) and practiced law (1978-2004).
All are welcome. Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided. Please call 508-636-6011 for reservations so that we can plan accordingly.