Events & Calendars Newport House Reception: An Enslaved Man's Amherst Legacy

Named in 1984 after two descendants of Amos Newport, an enslaved man whose arduous efforts for freedom impacted the history of our country, Newport House beckons us to recall the reality of our colonial past and a time when slavery was widespread in the Pioneer Valley. Please join us in commemorating the black history of Amherst College as we welcome Amos Newport’s direct descendant, Alyssia Bailey, to Newport House. This reception will include remarks on the historical implications of Amos Newport’s story by author and Professor Emeritus Robert Romer ’52. Refreshments will be provided. 

Sponsored by the Multicultural Resource Center, Office of Advancement, Student Life, Dean of Students' Office and French Department