Sponsor: Lifetime Learning

Kirt von Daacke
Assistant Dean and Professor of History, A&S

Over the past decade, U.S. colleges and universities have begun paying greater attention to the historical role of slavery in their institutions. In 2013, the University of Virginia began a deeper dive into its (historical) relationship with slavery, exploring opportunities for recognition and commemoration. In 2016, after having spent substantial time investigating and interpreting significant buildings and sites related to slavery, UVA hired a design consultant to gather community feedback about a possible memorial. Today, the creation of the Memorial is complete. In this talk, you will learn about the history of the enslaved laborers at UVA and the site significance of this Memorial that honors the lives, labor, and resistance of the estimated 4,000 individuals who built and maintained the University. Join us for this opportunity to learn about the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at UVA.

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