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Sojourner Truth was a highly renowned female abolitionist. Truth was born as Isabella Baumfree in Ulster County, New York, in 1797. Her first language was Dutch, and she continued to speak English with a Dutch accent throughout her life. Truth endured many horrors and was sold multiple times. Eventually, she decided to escape to an abolitionist family who bought her freedom in 1827.
In freedom, she converted to Christianity. In 1843, she felt called by the spirit of God to become a preacher. She changed her name to Sojourner Truth. Later, she met various abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass, who inspired her to deliver anti-slavery speeches. Today, Truth is still known for her autobiography, "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth," as well as her speeches advocating for anti-slavery and women's rights. |
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Openingstijden/Opening Times
Onze tentoonstellingsruimte is open t/m 31 oktober 2023 (zomerstop: 8 augustus - 31 augustus). Volg ons op social media de laatste updates! Neem contact op via de pagina contact voor rondleidingen buiten het programma.
Our exhibition space is open until October 31, 2023 (summer break: August 8 - August 31). Follow us on social media for the latest updates. Contact us via the page contact for tours outside our program. |
(Rolstoel)toegankelijkheid/Accessibility
Momenteel beschikt The Black Archives niet over een speciale ingang en lift voor personen met een fysieke beperking en voor rolstoelgebruikers. Er is een traplift bij grotere evenementen bij ingang 19A.
At this moment, The Black Archives does not have a special entrance or lift for person of disability. There is a stairlift available during our events at Zeeburgerdijk 19A. |
