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I am writing following our meeting and after receipt of your November 14 letter. I have made some calls. Frankly AMISTAD America needs to do some ground work with New Haven businesses and institutions. While acknowledging the important mission of AMISTAD America, it is clear to me that little ground work has been laid to engage local enterprises. Little will be gained without that outreach.

Please give me a call when you receive this.

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Dear Mayor DeStefano:

Pursuant to your request at our meeting on November 2, 2007, enclosed is the listing of individuals and corporations based in New Haven who have contributed monies to AMISTAD America, Inc. over the past two (2) years. As you will readily see, noticeably absent from the donor's list are entities such as Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital, Wachovia and New Alliance Banks, school construction contractors, and major law firms, etc. The companies and individuals that support and donate money to the Atlantic Freedom Tour will be recognized not only in Sierra Leone, but throughout the Caribbean Islands, the other ports of call and especially upon the return on the vessel to New Haven in June 2008.

Therefore, we would appreciate whatever assistance you could render to support this historic venture. I have enclosed a template that represents a sample of letter that AMISTAD America, Inc. has sent to potential donors. Again, on behalf of AMISTAD America, I thank you for this much needed assistance.

Donation List Anne Calabresi $100.00 2007 Barbara Gell er $100.00 2006 Barbara Wareck $140.00 2004 Esther Armmand $615.00 2005- 2006 First & Summerfield UMC $200.00 2004 John Emra, AT&T $5 ,000 sponsorship AAI Golf 2005, 2006 Tournament & Tournament Chair NewAIIiance Foundation $25,000 2007 $417.00 2006 Rev. John Henry Scott Plus use of their church for annual meeting 2004 - 05 Fusco Corporation $5000.00 In kind 2007

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To Whom It May Concern:

In a few short weeks, the replica U.S. schooner Amistad will sail into the harbor of Freetown, Sierra Leone recognizing a dream to bring this historic icon to the home country of the original La Amistad captives. The arrival in Freetown marks only the midpoint in a 14-month commemorative voyage of the Amistad on what is being called the Atlantic Freedom Tour.

More than 160 years ago, the landing of the original La Amistad in New London, Connecti cut began a worldwide affair that awoke and galvanized the American abolition movement and, ultimately led to an extraordinary victory by former president John Quincy Adams before a hostile U.S. Supreme Court. Today, through the Atlantic Freedom Tour, the Amistad is poised again to raise the conscience of the world.

The arrival of Amistad into Freetown this December is an important moment in the history of Sierra Leone, the country founded by freedom-seeking African Americans who escaped to Nova Scotia, Canada and joined forces with British abolitionists to establish Freetown. Indeed, the visit comes at a profoundly important moment in African history and, for that matter, U.S. and African relations. Sierra Leone-- the second poorest country in the world is characterized by stories of blood diamonds and the brutal civil war of the 1990s. But today there is another story: Sierra Leone just held free and fair elections and has completed a peaceful transition of power - something that has happened only once before in post-colonial Africa. That accomplishment - especially in this year of commemoration of the abolition of the slave trade - cries out for international recognition.

I am writing as CEO and President of AMISTAD America, the owner and operator of the Amistad, to ask that you consider helping support the Atlantic Freedom Tour. At this critical juncture ofthe Atlantic Freedom Tour, we are faced with ship repairs, security costs, and the declining purchasing power of the dollar that has added significantly to the cost of the tour. We need your financial support to keep the project on time and the media outreach robust and unwavering.

At a recent international forum, the Peabody award-winning journalist Char layne Hunter Gault said sarcastically of news coverage of Africa: "If it's not bleeding; it's not news."

The Atlantic Freedom Tour and the Amistad's arrival into Freetown can offer a compelling, newsworthy story of hope and cooperation that can break through the constant negative reporting, a story that ties the histories of the Americas, England, Europe and West Africa together.

In a world increasingly divided into camps of intolerance, and at a time when the vestiges of racial hatred are again capturing American headlines, no more important message could be delivered. Please consider supporting the Atlantic Freedom Tour.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss further our project with you or your staff.

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The Atlantic Freedom Tour has been formally recognized by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as the official United States representative during the year 1 commemorating the 200 h Anniversary of the British abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in 1807. The tour has garnered the endorsement ofthe UNESCO's Slave Trade Route Project; The Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City; The Museum ofthe Atlantic, Halifax, Nova Scotia; The Black Loyalist Society ofNova Scotia and numerous other public historians and scholars currently focused on the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

In September, the Amistad completed its major leg with a month-long visit to the United Kingdom, representing the United States in 2007 commemoration events in Liverpool, Bristol and London. During October Amistad completed similar programs in Lisbon, Portugal, including the first of its kind Interfaith Sail for Moslem, Jewish and Christian students. The official receptions and the public participation have been truly remarkable. (Please look to our website for details: www.amistadamerica.org.)

The purpose of the 2007-2008 Atlantic Freedom Tour is:

1) To call attention to and help commemorate the abolition of the slave trade in 1807 and a similar ban passed into U.S. law in 1808;

2) To conduct educational programming about the slave trade and the Amistad Incident to an ever widening audience of schools with students onboard from the U.S., Canada, England and West Africa;

3) To bring the Amistad, its crew and students to Sierra Leone as an international symbol returning to the homeland of the original captives.

4) And to conduct a multi-port public tour of the U.S. East Coast and Caribbean, "completing" the story of the Atlantic Slave Trade and furthering the understandings of this important and painful history. . ,,

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FROM: Lawrence D. Rusconi

DATE: November 5, 2007 pK:

RE: Amistad Funding

For you information, and in response to our discussion Friday, I asked Becky to research funding sources that have supported Amistad America in prior years (see attached). In addition, please note they also received bond authorization in the amount of $250,000 last week, when the State finally approved the bond authorization. They have many friends and resources.

Please let me know what amount of funding you want to be provided by the City of New Haven.

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November 2, 2007

Honorable John DeStefano City ofNew Haven 95 Church Street New Haven, CT 06511

Dear Mayor DeStefano:

The Freedom Schooner Amistad has just completed a tour ofthe United Kingdom representing the United States during the events commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in 1807. The Amistad is currently in Lisbon, Portugal, the nation that began the infamous slave trade more than 400 years ago and is completing educational programming with students from the University of Connecticut.

In just a few short weeks, the schooner will set sail for Freetown, Sierra Leone recognizing a dream to bring this historic icon of one of the earliest victories of American abolition to the country of the original Amistad captives. The upcom:ing arrival in Freetown marks the midpoint in 14 month commemorative voyage. The Freedom Schooner Amistad and the Atlantic Freedom Tour has been formally recognized by U.S. Secretary of State Rice as the official United States representative during this year of international commemoration.

Throughout the tour, we have been submitting reactions of the students on board via our website, as they learn the history and retrace these infamous voyages. I am writing to ask for assistance in the amount of$50,000 to help finance this historic leg of the tour, the homecoming reconnecting New Haven, CT and Sierra Leone. The money is needed for the following line items:

1. Transportation costs for staff and crew in Freetown, Sierra Leone for field trips to the Sierra Leone Schools. We want to reach as many students as possible. The visits will be transmitted as peer to peer communication from Sierra Leone to the New Haven Public Schools partnerships that will allow the students to experience this historic partnership live. 2. Pay for the required security that has been recommended for the vessel, staff, and crew. 3. Airline Costs for staff and crew.

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. ..

CITY OF NEW HAVEN OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 165 Church Street, New Haven, CT. 06510 Phone (203)-946-7921 , Fax (203)-946-7924

John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor

Lawrence D. Rusconi Budget Director

To: Lawrence Rusconi FROM: Becky Bombero DATE: November 5, 2007 RE: Amistad America

In 2006, Amistad America reported a total of$1,860,868 in revenue. Ofthis $1,176,388 was Grant Monies, $1.2 in government funding. These donors include include:

CT Commission on Culture & Tourism The 1772 Foundation The Community Foundation WK Kellog Foundation The New Alliance Foundation The Institute ofMuseum & Library Science Travelers CT Foundation Lincoln Financial Group Bank of America ($19,000) Jonathan Tisch Foundation The Etsworth Charitable Foundation New York Community Trust

Other traditional foundations that have supported Amistad America include (data through 2005):

Aetna Foundation- 2004 Grant of$10,000 AT&T Foundation- 2003 Grant of$100,000 Annie E Casey Foundation- 2004 Grant of $10,701 Community Foundation- 2003 Grants totaling $350,000 Ford Motor Co- 2003 Grant of $25 ,000 Linclon Financial - 2004 Grant of $49,500 New York Community Trust- 2004 Grant of $45 ,000 Frank Loomis Palmer Fund - 2005 Grant of $19,000 Yawkey Foundation - 2004 Grant of$25,000

Board Members include: Fredrica Gray - Windsor William Minter - Gilford Michael Phelan - Killingworth William C. Ridgeway- Old Lyme Reverend Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree - South Windsor . "

Roger Vann- Director of Operations William Kraus- North Haven Marvin Lender - Woodbridge Lamont Littlejohn- Bronx Merle Smith- Quaker Hill Jeffrey Ogbar- Manchester Warren Marr- New City, NY Howard Slotnick - Elmsford, NY Quentin Snediker - Mystic Gail Wintjen- West Hartford Chris Cox - Mystic Bettye Fletcher - Waterford Audrey Kerr - New Haven R.M. Maxwell -Mystic Gary Novick- Guilford Kathleen Palm Devine- Hartford (City Treasurer) Christopher Cloud - Executive Director Carleen Lewis - Development Manager

Also to note:

John Amos (of Roots) is onboard the voyage producing a documentary of the experience.

Atlantic Freedom Tour Partners: Mystic Seaport Museum Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Museum of Tolerance Oneness Project Change The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistanec and Abolition University of Connecticut (they have an onboard classroom as part of the voyage w/ 2 students) UNESCO

State Moneys to Amistad (sampling):

Department of Economic and Community Development: - 1994 - $2,500,000 for construction (of $3 .5m) Connecticut Historical Commission- 2001 - $250,000 Connecticut Historical Commission- 2004 - $250,000 Connecticut Tourism Bonding Bill Authorization - 2007 - $250,000

Other Sponsors:

The Phoenix Companies, the United Church of Christ, Southern New England Telephone (SNET), People's Bank, Mass Mutual Foundation, Mark IV Industries, Advest, Inc., the History Channel, The Seafarers Friends Society, The Mondavi Family of Wines, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, WTNH News Channel 8, The Regional Water Authority, and The Department ofNatural Resources, Washington State. • ' -'· I • ~., !': Confronting The Past; Transforming The Future

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November 2, 2007

Honorable John DeStefano City ofNew Haven 95 Church Street New Haven, CT 06511

Dear Mayor DeStefano:

The Freedom Schooner Amistad has just completed a tour of the United Kingdom 1 representing the United States during the events commemorating the 200 h Anniversary of the abolition ofthe transatlantic slave trade in 1807. The Amistad is currently in Lisbon, Portugal, the nation that began the infamous slave trade more than 400 years ago and is completing educational programming with students from the University of Connecticut.

In just a few short weeks, the schooner will set sail for Freetown, Sierra Leone recognizing a dream to bring this historic icon of one of the earliest victories of American abolition to the country of the original Amistad captives. The upcoming arrival in Freetown marks the midpoint in 14 month commemorative voyage. The Freedom Schooner Amistad and the Atlantic Freedom Tour has been formally recognized by U.S. Secretary of State Rice as the official United States representative during this year of international commemoration.

Throughout the tour, we have been submitting reactions of the students on board via our website, as they learn the history and retrace these infamous voyages. I am writing to ask for assistance in the amount of $50,000 to help finance this historic leg of the tour, the homecoming reconnecting New Haven, CT and Sierra Leone. The money is needed for the following line items:

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. ~ jJI~) OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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To : Cliff Graves

From: John DeStefano, Jr. ~""' November 21,2007 a ) Re: AMISTAD AMERICA

I am writing following our meeting and after receipt of your November 14letter. I have made some calls. Frankly AMISTAD America needs to do some ground work with New Haven businesses and institutions. While acknowledging the important mission of AMISTADAmerica, it is clear to me that little ground work has been laid to engage local enterprises. Little will be gained without that outreach.

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From: Wendy Clarke To: John DeStefano, Jr. Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2004 3:31 PM Subject: Re: AMISTAD

I met with Chris today and he identified two immediate funding needs:

1. A summer camp jointly funded by Empower New Haven and the City of New Haven, 2. A Leadership Institute (This was done in Baltimore with the Annie Casey Foundation and he wishes to replicate it here next summer).

The priority is the summer camp funding which has been moved to the end of August. Since our meeting this morning I met with Frank Altieri who will explore sources with Dr. Mayo. Frank will report on this at the Tuesday staff meeting as I will be leaving on vacation on Thursday of this week.

In the long term , this office through Cultural Affairs may be of assistance to Amistad in marketing their programs which translates into additional revenue when they dock in New Haven.

»>John DeStefano, Jr. 07/26/04 09:11AM»> I spoke to Chris Cloud today and confirmed that you would be in touch. As I understand this, this is about operating support $25,000 and a connection to IKEA. He indicated that you were coming in this week.

Let me know how you make out. ~ John DeStefano, Jr. - AMISTAD PagiJ)

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I spoke to Chris Cloud today and confirmed that you would be in touch . As I understand this , this is about operating support $25,000 and a connection to IKEA. He indicated that you were coming in this week.

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(203) 495- 1839/(866) AMISTAD Fax.(203j 495-9647 Apnl 30, 2004 ~t7f-( The Honorable John DeStefano :7 Mayor Office of thE" t~:vor The City ofNew Haven 165 Church Street MAY u 4 ~\Ju -t New Haven, CT 06510 RECElVED Dear Mayor DeStefano

It was great to speak with you yesterday and again I apologize for not being able to make the meeting in your office earlier this week. As you know, Freedom Schooner Amistad is currently in Wilmington, Delaware followed by an additional stop in Washington, DC 1 with her final destination ofNew Haven scheduled for May 15 h. Freedom Schooner Amistad's return to New Haven, Connecticut after more than a year' s absence is something that we can all be very proud and excited about!

Per your request, I would like to make three specific requests related to the vessel's return to her homeport this spring;

1. We are ~lanning a Home Port ~val Cer~mony{ofMay-15 1h - at 12PM at LOng l o~t Whar.fPter. AMISTAD Amenca would hke to request your presence at the ceremony to welcome Freedom Schooner Amistad back to New Haven. In conjunction with your presence at the event we would also appreciate the support st\ •\. 0 , of the Office of Special Events to help AAI promote this activity to draw as much attention to our return, summer schedule and program offering as possible. 2. The planned opening of the lkea store at Long Wharf directly across from the vessel presents a great opportunity for cross promotional activities between AAI and lkea. SP,.~pifically, AAI would like to request your support and introduction \-t 'X....:JIY to lkea management to discuss a variety of cross promotional opportunities for lkea customers to visit and sail aboard Freedom Schooner Amistad. Clearly, this will be a unique opportunity for lkea customers to learn about Freedom Schooner Amistad and its mission and about New Raven's rich history and connection to the Amistad Incident of 1839. In addition, it is a simple and cost effective way for lkea to showcase its corporate social responsibility and commitment in the City ofNew Haven for community activities and organizations such as AMISTAD America, Inc. 3. Finally, AAI would like to request funding in the amount of$25,000 to support ~ our_first Freedom Schooner Amistad summer sailing camp initiative for New Haven youth. We would like to work with the Board of Education and the Neighborhood Management Teams to identify a representative group of youth to participate in the program. The day long camp experience will be held August 2- , ~

1 6 h at Long Wharf and will expose participants to the story ofthe Amistad, the current mission of the vessel, and various sailing and educational programming. (A detailed budget can be supplied at your request).

As we discussed over the telephone, AAI's recent loss of more than $800,000 in federal funds has seriously impacted our ability to carry out our mission. Please be aware that we are not requesting this support from New Haven in isolation. Fortunately, AAI has received support for the City of Hartford in the amount of$50,000 and a pledge of support in the amount of$10,000 from the City of Middletown. As we struggle to make up for this loss the support of our homeport and your administration is critical to our ongoing success. I hope that you share our excitement for the return ofFreedom Schooner Amistad to New Haven and that you will give our requests the full consideration and support that we feel it deserves. C~£2U2 Aui-21-00 14:1 5 Fr om-VL B MH +20200000000 T-482 P.02/0 3 F-88 2

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• ASI We Want·b Make Ut Free" Sencbe Pleh (Jotellh Cinque) CieyU.norN£"iUit 19, 2000 Dedic:ated SepteMber l6, 1992

Mr. Neil Thomas Proto Vemer, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson and Hand, Chartered 901 151h Street NW . Washington. DC 20005-2301

Dear Neil:

I wish to thank you for your efforts in bringing the injustices done to Sacco and Vanzetti, and through them, the Italian-American community and all those who have suuggled to make lives of the least ofus better. For me it was an emotional experience, flooding my mind with all those I have met and worked with over the years, extraordinary, selfless, idealistic, yet pragmatic human beings. Ordinary folks, worker-intellectuals, committed to their dreams, without a price.

While the events took place years before my boyhood, I was so fon:unate to have met and known Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, Robert Minor, An Shields and others who were involved. This, of course, was at a later date.

As a high schooler, I helped with the organization into the CIO of workers at Sargents, the Brass Valley, New Haven Clock and so many others. I met thousands ofitalian workers. I could see Sacco and Vanzetti in them. Later, I met my wife, Nancy. She belonged, as a student at Albertus Magnus, to an organization of Italian workers, barbers, shoemakers, and intellectuals, the Mazzini Society, that met on Grand Avenue above a movie theatre. I could see Sacco and Vanzetti in them.

I appreciate very much your purpose. Time has moved on. The pressure to become "American" operates with a cruel hand. Children become embarrassed by their parent's accent, "the old ways" . Parents guide their children to travel the secure path for success. New heroes and heroines! Concentrating on the Sacco and Vanzetti will open minds, force discussions, examination of the past. My children and grandchi ldren will look at their Italian heritage here with new eyes! With added pride!

Our family has experienced the full force of the state used to create an atmosphere of terror and injustice. This is deliberately instigated in order to prevent workers from

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struggling for bread! I was a defendant in one of the infamous Smith Act Trials. My family knows what this does to a community, to family, to friends, to neighbors, to the larger society itself which allows the perpetrators to pervert the very name of justice. Voices ofprotest have been stilled except for a hardy few! Books and literature cleaned out of homes in fear they will be searched. Old friends turned away! Children scorned in schools! Churches close their doors. Fear to provide bail! The affect on my wife' s health and her pregnancy! All this, and more, in your lifetime, Neil!

Forgive me for this outburst, but this is what should happen when you talk of the Sacco and Vanzetti case. Hopefully, there will come a time soon, when a similar effort will look at the Rosenberg case and examine it in context of what the government was trying to do to create an atmosphere from which we still have not recovered! A fourth bullet! Evidence never revealed! Is it a quantum leap to consider this as possible when the government is bent on ending the alliance with the Soviet Union forged in World War 2 and creating the cold war! Jews! After all aren't Jews all Communists! Aren't Communists agents and tools of Soviet Union! To prove their patriotism, use Jews. Create the atmosphere of spies, agents, intimidation, sheer fear ! Prevent rational discussion of issues and policies! Neil, there is no discussion ofthe Rosenbergs in most Jewish families. To make certain that continues, hardly a month goes by, when another ~' historian" trots out still another book or article proving the guilt of the Rosenbergs! How fearful they are of the judgment of history!

I hopefully look forward to the year 2002 devoted to a series of events bringing Sacco and Vanzetti to our collective consciousness.

I understand you were an elementary student of my brother-in-law, Rkhard Cavallaro.

Yours in Peace,

??"~~£~ Alfred L. Marder President

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RECEIVED AUG 1 0 2000 "All\\ e \\'ant Is Make Us Free" Sengbe Pieh (Joseph Cinque) OFFICE TH£ MAYOR City Hall of New Haven OF Dedicated September 26, 1992

August 8, 2000

Mr. John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor, City ofNew Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street New Haven, Connecticut 06510

Dear Mayor DeStafano:

We were informed that the Amistad will not be in New Haven on Saturday, September 16th until2 p.m. Since the TROWBRIDGE SQUARE Festival, the Freedom Trail event in New Haven, is taking place in the afternoon, we are canceling the Plaque presentation for the Amistad scheduled 10 a.m.

We do hope you will be able to join us at-the Trowbridge Square event.

Yours in Peace, ~~ President/Chair, Connecticut Freedom Trail Committee

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To: Henry Fernandez ~ From: Karyn M. Gilvarg Date: , July 21 , 2000 Subject: ~is;i) On the general topic of leveraging off the good feelings and lesson of the Amistad: Short Term Things: 1) Convene the group that worked on the festival, thank them and then talk about ways to cooperate with Amistad America, the local Amistad Committee and the Homeport Celebration Committee. The group would include, from the City, Jennifer Pugh, Peter Shmegelski, Kim Futrell, Capt Ortiz, Bruce Fischer, Joe Capucci, someone new from the Board of Ed and /or the Sound School and from the outside: Estelle Simpson, Will Mebane and Angela Keiser, and someone from Schooner Inc. Once they've recuperated Sharyn Esdaile and Eric Epstein are full of ideas. 2) We can redefine the Homeport Celebration as continuing through October 8. As I understand it the Amistad will return to New Haven for August 18 thru the 25 and again from the 2 September to the 8 October. 3) Talk with Will Mebane of Amistad America about having the bottom of the banners reprinted with the next two arrival dates and keep them up until October 8. Amistad may have no $ for this, but I believe the banners are theirs. 4) Help Amistad set up a merchandise tent in the pier parking lot or at the counter in the pier building. Staff it with their and our volunteers. This will help them sell merchandise, earn income and get the logo etc. out there. If not possible, see if the CVB, which runs the Information Center next door will take the merchandise and sell it for a small commission. 5) Get another New Haven Info Map showing how to get to downtown, up on the Pier Bldg. This can be worked through Donna Hall in my department who worked on both the pier bldg and the map project. Get a companion vitrine of the same size and shape up to hold Amistad and Schooner schedule and announcements. 6) Work on curriculum, kid visits with Board of Ed, Eli Whitney Museum, Leap and others. Sound School already has a number of relationships and partnerships going with Amistad and Mystic. Mid-Term Things: 1) City Plan should continue to take the lead on the design of improvements to the pier, the building and the landscaping. The balance of the State grant should be used to complete the design of the on-site improvements we were discussing this spring and summer, and implement them. Amistad and City staff that worked on them previously and have now been through the first use of the dock and the spaces should review the proposals before final designs are developed to make sure we use what we Amistad 07/21100 Page2

have learned from these experiences. At this time it not clear how far the few remaining dollars will go to reconfigure the parking lot and improve the landscaping. 2) Additional funding should be sought for improvements to lighting both the pier and the boats, and for extended pagentry, either temporarily or permanently, the length of Long Wharf Drive. 3) Additional funding should be sought, perhaps jointly with Amistad to create the permanent "interpretive exhibit that will remain at Long Wharf year round. 4) Content for this exhibit should be worked on with Angela Keiser or the appropriate person at Amistad. 5) Directional signage to and from the pier needs to be addressed. Long-term Things: 1) City Plan will continue to work with Engineering and ConnDOT on the boathouse move. Permit applications to DEP should be ready go this fall. 2) City Plan will put together a scope and funding (with Fusco and Phelps) for a Centerbrook to take a second look at the parcel H plan, extending the boundaries north ward to include the Phelps and Sports Have sites, all the way to the Tomlinson bridge.

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July 18, 2000

Mr. John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor, City ofNew Haven 165 Church Street New Haven, Connecticut 06510

Dear Mayor DeStefano:

May I thank you, and through you, your staff and all the city employees who contributed so much to the success of the arrival of the Freedom Schooner, Amistad, to its homeport, New Haven. It was, indeed, a pleasure to work along side these dedicated neighbors, who demonstrated their commitment to the legacy of the African captives and the New Haveners who supported them.

May I add that this occasion is not the first, but part of a series of events and projects the Amistad Committee has undertaken over the years to which you have contributed your support and expressed your understanding of our mission.

Thank you.

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July 18, 2000

Mr. John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor, City ofNew Haven 165 Church Street New Haven, Connecticut 06510

Dear Mayor DeStefano:

Thank you.

President

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May 12,2000

Ms. Estelle Simpson Amistad Program Committee Chairperson 156 Colony Road New Haven, CT 06511

Dear Estelle: I am following up on our telephone conversation Wednesday and our recent meeting. First, I want to state that we are very impressed by the work the committee has done to date on the event, including marketing, graphics, and planning for the event itself. Of course, the City is thrilled that New Haven will be the Amistad's home port, and we are looking forward to a terrific celebration the weekend of July 14-16.

As we discussed Wednesday, we are seeking a budget from the Committee as soon as possible, including revenue and expenses. Once we have the budget in hand, the City will be in a position to resolve outstanding requests on overtime and insurance. As I said Wednesday, we will not authorize the use of Parks workers to install pageantry at Long Wharf- the overtime cost is too high, and we do not use these workers for this type of work even when the City is the prime sponsor.

Regarding other outstanding issues from our recent meeting:

• Timeline: With so many things to be done in th e next two months, th e City needs a timeline from the Committee. This would include all the tasks and who is responsible for them. City pers01mel can help the Committee put this together, if requested. This needs to be done immediately to ensure a successful event..

• Event Manager: The City strongly recommends that th e Committee hire or solicit pro bono the services of an event manager. I understand from our conversation Wednesday that Sharyn Esdaile will play this role. This may work, but from the City's experience hosting events, we strongly recommend that a professional event manager play this role. No one from the City can play this rol e.

• Event: It is critical to ensure that there will be enough activities at Long Wharf to entertain a crowd you estimate around 20,000. If potential exhibit sponsors balk at paying the cost of tents, we recommend that you forego charging for tents. If this requires additional fundraising by the Committee, please let us know as soon as possible. • Parking: This issue is not yet resolved. City staff is calling the owners of various lots, seeking free use ofthe lots in the Long Wharf area on July 15 . Fusco wants to charge $1.00 per car, or $800 to cover the costs of personnel to operate and secure its garage at the Maritime Center and the Pirelli Building lot. We do not plan to use a shuttle bus system for lots. The Committee should make sure that there is a lot designated for attendees with disabilities. We are confident that the remaining issues can be resolved.

• Operations Center: We believe that the Library is a better Operations Center than City Hall, since it is closer to the stage on the Green and has the necessary facilities. Please indicate in writing the specifics of the Committee's request, including times of operations and the types of facilities needed. I need to confirm, but the City should be able to put up decorative red, white, and blue bunting on City Hall for the weekend.

• City Staff: We will make available the staff of the Office of Cultural Affairs and Orlando Cordero to the greatest extent possible to ensure the success of this event. We will also try to help your Committee through the use of summer intems and other full -time staff. As you are aware, City staff from numerous departments have already put significant time into this event, not including the $30,000+ in overtime the Committee is requesting.

Overall, we want to do everything we can to ensure a successful event that showcases the Amistad and New Haven. In part, this means ensuring that the anticipated crowd does not overwhelm the available resources- even if that means scaling back the size of the event. We hope that this is not necessary. That is why your budget and timeline are so critical.

Please send me the requested infom1ation as soon as possible, and we can then detennine the City's full response. Thank you.

Sincerely, &~<> e~~ James P. Horan Chief Administrative Officer

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~ From: Susan Whetstone ,.._e___ To: John DeStefano, Jr. r- Date: 2/3/00 7:00PM ~ Subject: Amistad Dock- Funding

The bids are due back for the Amistad dock construction 2/16. The cost estimate is $550,000.

The State has not moved on our $750,000 application. Helen Rosenberg is checking with Peter Stelma to see if the City can be reimbursed from the grant {if and when it is approved) if we award the contract prior to receipt of the grant.

Can Dyson help move the grant? Can Sal make some calls? I could put the Amistad people on this but I don't want that to backfire with Dyson .

Suggestions or advice?

CC: Frank Altieri, Jennifer Pugh , Salvatore Brancati OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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From: Susan Whetstone ~ To: John DeStefano, Jr. Date: 1/20/00 6:32PM Subject: Amistad Dock

The bid is being advertised this week. I will need a funding source to award the contract within the next 3-4 weeks. Can you ask Frank to give me an account number?

We've applied to the State for $70,000. The part of the construction project being bid is estimated to be $500,000. So I will need this much to make the award.

I hate to bother you with this but it is the only way this works.

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AMISTAD/ NEW HAVEN HOMEPORT

I. Dock Improvements A. Funding: State Grant Applied for City Funding of Design and Permits B. Schedule: Permit Design Bid Documents Construction Long Lead Items

II. Three Day Event: July 14-16 1999 A. Schedule B. Events C. Coordination D. Permits E. Insurance F. Fundraising G. Promotion

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The Honorable John G. Rowland Governor of Connecticut Room 200 State Capitol Hartford, Connecticut 06106

September 3, 1999

Dear Governor Rowland;

I am sure you are looking forward to the day in March 2000 when the Amistad is launched. As you know she is now under construction at Mystic Seaport. A demanding schedule for outfitting the vessel for her maiden voyage has been set so she can be a part of OP SAll.. 2000 on July 4, 2000 in New York Harbor. On July 14, 2000 "La Amistad" will sail into State waters and take up residence at her official home port for the first time, at Long Wharf Pier in New Haven. The pier's location, easily visible from I-95, (where 140,000 vehicles pass by each day), will make the ship a very powerful symbol of the State's maritime heritage and a magnet for Connecticut tourists.

We believe it is especially important to give all citizens safe and gracious access to the educational and cultural message of the Amistad. The City has renovated the historic public pier at Long Wharf, and we are making other improvements to the adjacent Wharf building, the New Haven Tourist Information Center, and Long Wharf Park. The pier is renovated and in use, but it is not adequately outfitted to handle the sizable crowds of tourists, school children and others who will visit the ship when she is here at home in Connecticut.

We need State assistance in the amount of $750,000.00 for the construction of improvements to Long Wharf Pier. The City has already committed it own funds to the design of the improvements and to

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obtaining DEP permits needed to add the necessary floating docks, ramps and a "Ramp Rider" (TM) mechanized handicap lift. We are asking for State funds to construct the improvements. The City has invested significant local resources to build, improve and maintain the pier. Additional State investment is appropriate because of the State and national significance of the Amistad Incident of 1839. The ship is a cultural, historical educational, and tourism asset that will return the State investment many times over in the visitor traffic that she will generate.

While the Amistad will be located in New Haven, she is the State's ambassador and it seems unfair to ask one city to bear the entire cost of accommodating access for all visitors. We are contributing in every way that we can to providing an attractive home berth for the Amistad, but we need your help with the cost of these access improvements. The State has already recognized the educational, cultural and tourism value of the Amistad by investing in her construction. Please help us give the Amistad an appropriate home port setting in time for that all important "first impression" on July 14, 2000.

I look forward to your reply.

cc. :state Senator Martin Looney State Senator Toni Harp State Representative William Dyson State Representative Patricia Dillon State Representative Chris DePino State Representative Howard Scipio State Representative John Martinez State Representative Nancy Beals State Representative Cameron Staples

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September 3, 1999

Dear Governor Rowland;

I am sure you are looking forward to the day in March 2000 when the Amistad is launched. As you know she is now under construction at Mystic Seaport. A demanding schedule for outfitting the vessel for her maiden voyage has been set so she can be a part of OP SAil., 2000 on July 4, 2000 in New York Harbor. On July 14, 2000 "La Amistad" will sail into State waters and take up residence at her official home port for the first time, at Long Wharf Pier in New Haven. The pier's location, easily visible from I-95, (where 140,000 vehicles pass by each day), will make the ship a very powerful symbol of the State's maritime heritage and a magnet for Connecticut tourists.

We need State assistance in the amount of $750,000.00 for the construction of improvements to Long Wharf Pier. The City has already committed it own funds to the design of the improvements and to

New Haven hed phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 cThis crtativt imprrssion is tht work of lsratl Mtrcado, a studmt at Prina School . mn.... Governor Rowland September 3, 1999 Page 2 obtaining DEP permits needed to add the necessary floating docks, ramps and a "Ramp Rider" (TM) mechanized handicap lift. We are asking for State funds to construct the improvements. The City has invested significant local resources to build, improve and maintain the pier. Additional State investment is appropriate because of the State and national significance of the Amistad Incident of 1839. The ship is a cultural, historical educational, and tourism asset that will return the State investment many times over in the visitor traffic that she will generate.

I look forward to your reply.

cc. ~tate Senator Martin Looney State Senator Toni Harp State Representative William Dyson State Representative Patricia Dillon State Representative Chris DePino State Representative Howard Scipio State Representative John Martinez State Representative Nancy Beals State Representative Cameron Staples

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:',1 Dear Mr. Perez:

The Amistad Committee and the Connecticut Freedom Trail have researched the location of the office ofRoger Sherman Baldwin, Governor, Senator, distinguished attorney, Deacon of what is now United Church on the Green, Abolitionist and lead lawyer for the defense of the Amistad captives at each step including the Supreme Court.

His office was located at the Exchange Building, now the home of BankBoston.

The Connecticut Freedom Trail Site Committee has voted to place the Building on the official Connecticut Freedom Trail, including it in the new brochures and all the attendant publicity.

We are asking BankBoston to fund the creation and installation of a cast Bronze Plaque which we would design. The cost of this Plaque would be $500.00. In addition the Connecticut Historical Commission would provide a bronze Freedom Trail logo plaque. We are also requesting BankBoston to sponsor a public reception on the occasion of the display of the Plaque.

September 25th is New Haven Day to commemorate Freedom Trail Month. The Plaque ceremony would be the focus ofthe day, followed in the early evening with a Concert by the well-known singer, Odetta, at Edgerton Park. There will be a great deal of publicity about the Roger Sherman Baldwin office.

The Amistad story is now nationally known and the name ofRoger Sherman Baldwin has become intimately connected with it. In a year, the vessel, Amistad, will be at Long Wharf Thousands will visit the Amistad. Many will wish to see the actual sites in New Haven.

P.O. Box 2936, Westville Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06515 Telephone 203 387-0370 Fax 203 397-2539 E-mail [email protected] We are very excited about this new addition. It adds to the tour of Amistad sites downtown.

We are most anxious to work with you on this significant contribution to New Haven, Connecticut and Unuted States history.

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His office was located at the Exchange Building, now the home of BankBoston.

The Connecticut Freedom Trail Site Committee has voted to place the Building on the official Connecticut Freedom Trail, including it in the new brochures and all the attendant publicity.

September 25th is New Haven Day to commemorate Freedom Trail Month. The Plaque ceremony would be the focus of the day, followed in the early evening with a Concert by the well-known singer, Odetta, at Edgerton Park. There will be a great deal of publicity about the Roger Sherman Baldwin office.

The Amistad story is now nationally known and the name ofRoger Sherman Baldwin has become intimately connected with it. In a year, the vessel, Amistad, will be at Long Wharf. Thousands will visit the Amistad Many will wish to see the actual sites in New Haven.

P.O. Box 2936, Westville Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06515 Telephone 203 387-0370 Fax 203 397-2539 E-mail [email protected] ·.1" • -

We are very excited about this new addition. It adds to the tour of Amistad sites downtown.

We are most anxious to work with you on this significant contribution to New Haven, Connecticut and Unuted States history.

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It is unclear whether or not he was a native New Havener, but certainly, William "King" Lauson, spent at least sixty years in the ElmCity, and ultimately, passed away in its "alms house." During Connecticut slavery and well into the nineteenth century, at various local farming centers, as well as, "officially" in and outside Hartford, African-American slaves and freemen, competed amongst one another for the community titles of "Governor" and "King." William Lauson, it was said, won his title in such a competition in what is now Seymour, in the teen years of the century.

He was known and addressed by the title "King" - respectfully by some, and undoubtedly, with sarcasm, by others, all the rest of his life. He lived and worked as a minor contractor/subcontractor on construction sites and in general labor projects in New Haven throughout the 1820s and well into the 1840s. We have records showing that he did extensive work on the Farmington Canal, and sub-contracted other free black entrepreneurs to work with/for him on that project.

His most historic personal achievement, however, was the extension of the Long Wharf; he was contracted to create/extend New Raven's existing pier, in the late 1830s, out into the middle of the harbor; he did so using heavy stones quarried onto his flat boat from East Rock and Fair Haven. This was a monumental, difficult, dangerous task, the positive results of which made the city's Long Wharf famous as the longest such extension then in the United States. He became famous, locally, for his successful completion of the project, and, we are told, that white New Haveners, when elsewhere, were fond of bragging about their city and noting that in New Haven, even the colored people were an amazing breed, one of them having constructed the longest, most solid docking peer in the entire nation.

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Mayor DeStephano, having spoken with Rosemarie in your office yesterday. She suggested that I provide you with a brief list of items for discussion in a meeting that I would like to schedule with your office. I hope that this list provides you enough background to facilitate our conversation about the Amistad's arrival to New Haven in the summer of 2000. I look forward to sitting down with you soon to discuss these matters fully.

• Development of the current dock structure at Long Wharf Pier to accommodate the Amistad's arrival including; floating docks, handicap accessibility, lighting, security, usc of the LibcMy Belle office building, power and waste disposal pumps . • Space sharing arrangements, if any, with Schooner Inc. at this location. • Rental agreement between Amistad America and the City of New Haven. • Promotion opportunities for the arrival of the vessel along I 95 or other city locations. We have a sponsor interested in designing full-scale banners to announce the arrival of the vessel in 2000 that AAI would gladly contribute. • Marketing and promotional support from the Tourism and Visitor Board and the Chamber of Commerce. • Corporate, municipal and organizational financial support for the Amistad project. • Amistad America's presence and/or involvement in the Long Wharf Redevelopment and Renewal Plan site.

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Mayor DeStefano, having spoken with Rosemarie in your office yesterday. She suggested that I provide you with a brief list of items for discussion in a meeting that I would like to schedule with your office. I hope that this list provides you enough background to facilitate our conversation about the Amistad's arrival to New Haven in the summer of 2000. I look f orward to sitting down with you soon to discuss these matters fully.

• Development of the current dock structure at Long Wharf Pier to accommodate the Amistad's arrival including; floating docks , handicap accessibility, lighting, security, use of the Liberty Belle office building, parking, power and waste disposal pumps . • Space sharing arrangements, if any, with Schooner Inc. at this location. • Rental agreement between Amistad America and the City of New Haven. • Promotion opportunities for the arrival of the vessel along I 95 or other ci ty locations. We have a sponsor interested in designing full-scale banners to announce the arrival of the vessel in 2000 that AAI would gladly contribute. • Marketing and promotional support from the Tourism and Visitor Board and the Chamber of Commerce. • Cor porate, municipal and organizational financial support for the Amistad project. • Amistad America's presence and/or involvement in the Long Wharf Redevelopment and Renewal Plan site.

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I had a meeting today withAl Marder, Chris Cloud and the staff of the Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors' Bureau regarding the completion schedule for the Amistad. We began to do some brainstorming on how best to market the ship as well as to consider how best to use the ship to market New Haven.

I asked Al if he had kept you and others in City Hall up to date on their efforts and plans and he indicated that a meeting is scheduled with you and staff on Monday morning. He suggested that perhaps I should be there. It would certainly be helpful for me be clear about any City efforts or concerns on this and can be available if you think it's appropriate.

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To: Mayor John DeStefan~ From: Karyn M. Gilvarg Date: September 10, 1998 Subject: Amistad America Meeting Amistad America is a coalition of four organizations that is building the replica ship. They move their Board meetings around from Hartford to Mystic to New Haven. They are being courted by the other towns for docking arrangements with the ship. They feel as if New Haven has been ignoring them. All you really need to do is make them feel welcome and pledge our help and support. Some background: The ship should be finished and ready to sail into New Haven harbor by July 2000. Sal had gotten Wescott and Mapes to talk to them about what would be needed to enhance Long Wharf pier to accommodate crowds of school kids visiting the ship safely. We are working with them to get some numbers, permit schedule and construction schedule on this. We should have that in about 2 weeks. They are probably looking for a commitment that the City will pay to build those floating docks, put up some signage, lighting and security measures and make some alterations to the Liberty Belle building for them. Their demands exceed their budget which is Zero. Once we have an estimate we can see if this is something the City can pay for or if we need state assistance. We also need to make sure that we don't just hand the whole dock over to them as they will be gone at least half of the year. A local group of City staff and other dock users would help make sure the proper infrastructure is there when they arrive, I am putting this together. Help from you in corporate fundraising would probably be appreciated as they are still doing that. SENT is already a sponsor with a big banner up in Mystic. Lynn FusW expressed interest to me. What about Yale?

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Re: ~screening Friday night & Hannah's Dream

. George Platt from Harty called. He has prints of the Amistad ship, enough to give each guest Friday night a rolled-up print (I guess they're worth about $15 each). He asked if (!/ you would like to give them out compliments of the Mayor. I told him you aren't going to be there, b~I'm wondering if you want us to arrange a Mayor's table aad aa.Ad out these prints. We could · · fyou. Or would you ra er save this opportunity for another Amistad event in the future? George says he's got enough to give out some 500 of the prints. 1 haven't talked to Tim Shriver yet, I wanted to get your read on this.

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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. The capital, chief port, and largest city of the West African country of Sierra Leone, Freetown lies on the rocky Sierra Leone Peninsula at the seaward tip of a range of wooded hills. The city was originally settled by freeo and escaped slaves in the late 18th century. During World War I Freetown's excellent natural Atlantic Ocean harbor was an important naval base. Today its busy harbor has deep-water docking facilities. Freetown's educationaLcommunity has grown considerably. Among the prominent schools are the University oLSlerra Le__Qile; its affiliate, Fourah Bay College; and Njala University College, which has faculties of education and agriculture. There are also several government-supported schools and Christian and Muslim secondary schools. The National Museum, housed in the former Cotton Tree Railroad Station, has a noted collection of historical documents and traditional wood and stone sculptures. The city is the nation-'s commercial anu transportation center. Major products shipped from the port include palm kernels, cocoa, coffee, bauxite, rutile, and diamonds. Industrial enterprises are limited and include diamond cutting, candy, paint, and shoe production, rice milling, and fish packing. Construction of the Guma Dam solved a longtime Freeport water problem and increased electrical power. The nearby community of Hastings handles domestic flights; the international airport is located along the Atlantic coast at Lungi, north ofFourah Bay. The city's site, near where the State House stands today, was selected by an English abolitionist, Granville Sharp, as a haven for African slaves in 1787. In 1791 the Sierra Leone Company assumed responsibility and helped settle slaves from Nova Scotia who had fought for the British in the American Revolution, runaway slaves of Jamaica, and others from captured slave ships. They were landed at King Jimmy's Watering Place, which is now a bustling marketplace. In 1821 Freetown became the seat of government for all of Great Britain's West Africa possessions, a position it retained until1874. Freetown was incorporated in 1893, and its boundaries were redrawn in 1948. It became the nation's capital in 1961 , the year of Sierra Leone's independence. (See also Sierra Leone.) Population (1985 estimate), 469,780. September 28, 1996

The Honorable Mayoress Florence A. Dillsworth Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone The Honorable John Leigh United States Ambassador to Sierra Leone Honored Guests from Sierra Leone:

It is my honor and pleasure, on behalf of the citizens of this Cit)j to welcome you to New Haven as we come together in celebration of the opening of Connecticut's "Freedom Trail."

New Haven and Sierra Leone first interacted in 1839 under the very painful circumstances of the imprisonment of Mendi Chief Cinque and the crew of the schooner Amistad. That 1839 imprisonment on Church Street in the county jail is today memorialized on Church Street in front of City Hall by the Amistad Monument, where we are reminded on a daily basis of that heroic struggle for freedom from oppression.

The Freedom Trail and the Amistad Monument are both symbols of how far we have come, yet more importantly, they remind us of how far we have yet to go to put an end to racism, discrimination and hatred, and we welcome you to join us as we pledge to continue the struggle so that we all may live in peace and freedom.

Tomorrow we will celebrate the cementing of a Sister City relationship between New Haven and Freetown. We have so much in common; this is a natural fit: Two cities with busy harbors and transportation centers, renowned institutions of higher learning and fine museums, and two cities settled to provide their people with a place of refuge from oppression and tyranny--safe havens, safe ports from the storms.

In 1995 we proudly welcomed your athletes to New Haven for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games, and we are equally as proud in 1996 to welcome this most distinguished party from Sierra Leone. May there be many more such opportunities to exchange friendship and knowledge as we learn more about each other and the world around us.

Very truly yours,

John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor ~ " · ~ ~ . ~ . ~ ~ ~ $

WALK THE HISTO~ ~;Y! .

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Amistad Memorial • City Hall September 6th • 7 PM

BRIDGEPORT: Walters A.M.E. Church September 8th - 4 PM

.Joshua Hempstead House September 14th • 4 PM

DANBURY: Marian Anderson House September 15th • 4 PM

CANTERBURY: Prudence Crandall House September 20th · 2 PM

MIDDLETOWN: Washington Street Cemetery September 22nd • 4 PM

WATERBURY: Pearl Street Neighborhood House September 22nd • 4 PM

FARMINGTON : Miss Porter's School September 28th • 8 AM

WINDSOR: Archer Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church September 28th • 8 AM

HARTFORD: Ceremonies in Bushnell Park September 28th - 9 AM *RUNNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO CARRY SYMBOUC LANTERNS ALONG SPECIFIED ROUTES.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA,.AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ANNOUNCING "STEPPIN' OUT" ANNOUNCING First Annual New En gla nd Step Show Competition Friday, September 27th 6 until 11 PM The State of Connecticut Armory 360 Broad Street HARTFORD GENERAL ADMI SASION : DULT S $5 YOUTH AND SENIORS $3 ...... •...... African American Parade/Freedom Trail Committee, PO Box 911 , Hartford, CT 06143, (860) 242-1734 SIERRA TEL ID: 232-22-228430 22 NOV' 96 13: 13- No.029 P .01 / r-rc=- OITV OO'UNOIL OF FREETOW"N ~ .

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Tna Honourable John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor City of New Haven Conneotiout U.S.A. I

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1 am delighteil to write br;J.Ck and report that I al":ri ved t'lafely home and

have been kept extremely bu~.

l"l;v i'.irst duty now is to thank you ve~·y sinoe:r·ely £or the warm welcome aooorded to me during my recent vi.sit. to your beautif'ul and h:l.$to:ric city.

I am particularly gra.te.ful for the opportunity of participating in the

history-mr,.,king launchine,- o.f t.he Freedom '1.1-a.il which ~<'~erved aa a sp:r.l.ng board for eatablisrd.ng our lonP.'-OVerdue Sister Cj,ty rtela.tionehip.

My Counci 1 and all our oi ti v.ens who have heard of' the twinning hava bean delighted. Hopoa ar!'1 V0'J'Y high that a v ery :doh a11d rewarding experj.once will be nu1•tured and enjoyed by both our cit.iee.

Attached is a write-up on ou:r. famous Cotton T:roe, a photograph of which I prestmtcd t.o you. May the J.one;evity, strength and endura.noP- of this tree that means so tnuch to the people of lo'reetown characterize our Sister City Relationship.

May God bleBs our two oj tj.ea a.Jways.

Yours sinccn:cly, ~ MISS l"J,OHJ~NCB A. DILLSWOI!'I'H CHURMAN COMMI'L"l'EE OF MANAGEMENT

Address all communication to the Town Clerk and please quote t11e reference number of any letter received from us. SIER RA TEL ID: 232 -22 -228 430 22 ND V'96 13:14 No. 029 P.02 CITY COUNCIL OF FREETOWN

Tel: 224209/223490/223168 Wallace Johnson Street FREETOWN P.M. BAG 864 Republic of Sierra Leone

THFl COTTON TRlilE IS A VERY or~D TREE, OtDER THAN

THE CITY OE' FREETOWN, AND LOCATE)) IN ~HE VEHY Hl!.:AUT OF THE ORIGTNAI1 S!TE OF THE ClTY • THE

NOVA scrriANS WHO GAVE THE NAME FREETOWN 'm ~' HE CITY lN 1792 WERE SAlD TO HAVE OFFF.RE.U rl'H1"'!R

FlHS~' PRAYER m, THANKS-GlVING rl\J ~'HE WilD FOR

THEIR SAF'E DELIVERY UNDr~R ~'HE COT'J\lN 'l'REE' S MASSIVliJ SllADFl WHOSE SPREAD WAS RECKONED TO BE A:BOUT 160 Fm DIAMETRE IN 1960. 'l'HE HEIGHT

OF nre TOHN ENCRUSTED TREE WAS F.STlMATED TO m~

140 FEEl!'. THE SYMBOLISM OF S'l'URDY F~DUl~NCE AND

THE SENT.l NF.lL LIKE OVF.RS1GH'1' OF THE LIVES 0~, THE

Pl!10PLE TJIHOUGH THE AGES WHICH 'PHE '11HEE GI~~ S IS

ENCAPSUMTBD JN THE ARMORIAL Ef.tBJ~m.m OF THE COUNTRY WHERE l'P IS GIVEN GREAT I'HOMINENCE,

Aclc l rr.::.~ 1111 com unici!tion In t h r~ Town Clerk and pi!.! ASP ~u n le the referAnr.e nwntler of any let tP.r received from us ~ "'- N\.Qv-l ,;._

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Sencbe Pleh (Joseph Cinque) Oty Hall of New Haven Dedicated September 26, 1992

September 5, 1996

Mayor John DeStefano City Hall 165 Church Street New Haven, CT 06511

Dear Mayor DeStefano:

On Saturday evening, September 28th, at 7 p.m., the Amistad Committee is hosting a dinner honoring Her Mayoress Florence Dillsworth to New Haven for the opening of the New Haven section of the Connecticut Freedom Trail.

We would very much like you to give spoken greetings to the Mayoress, and to the people assembled to honor her.

Best regards, ~~ Susan E. Sapp Amistad Committee Member r. ) ~ 'lr)-.. ~ c ·~ / ~ The Atnistad Commitf:e, Inc.

OFFICE OF T"r:: ' ~ ~ YOR 311 Temple Street New Haven, Connecticut 06511 UUL 2 4 1996

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Sencbe Pleh (Joseph Cinque) City HaD of New Haven Dedicated September 26, 1992 Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. 65 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510

Dear Mayor DeStefano,

This letter comes as an invitation for you to participate in the New Haven dedication of the Connecticut Freedom Trail on Sunday, September 29, 1996, at 2:00PM.

In 1995, the Connecticut General Assembly authorized that the numerous sites in the state that are associated with the heritage and movement towards freedom of African American citizens be developed into a Freedom Trail. Included on the trail are buildings used on the Underground Railroad, sites associated with the Amistad case of 1839-1842, grave sites, monuments, public meeting sites and homes. There are six documented sites in the New Haven area. It is hoped that those who visit some or all of the locations will gain a greater appreciation for the conditions of the period, the experiences of those who utilized the facilities and the contributions of some of Connecticut's citizens.

The dedication of the New Haven portion of the trail will include an opening statement, the reading of the proclamation from the General Assembly, a selection from the Helene Grant Elementary School Choir, a brief keynote address and your distinguished remarks .

The event is being sponsored by the collective efforts of the following groups and organizations:

Center Church Milford Cemetery City of New Haven New Haven Arts Council Community Affairs Office, Yale Univ. New Haven Colony Historical Society Connecticut AfroAmerican History Society New Haven Peace Council CT Conventions and Visitors Bureau New Haven Public Schools Dixwell Ave. Congregational U.C.C. Prince Hall Masonic Temple First Baptist Church of Milford State of Connecticut Grove Street Cemetery The Amistad Committee, Inc. Hanna Gray Home Varick AME Zion Church

It is our sincere desire that you will take part in this momentous event. Should you have questions or concerns please contact me, AI Marder of The Amistad Committee, at 203-387-0370. We will contact you by telephone during the week of August 5, 1996, to confirm your participation.

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Joshua Hempstead House September 14th • 4 PM

DANBURY: Marian Anderson House September 15th • 4 PM

CANTERBURY: prudence Crandall House ,, " September 20th • 2 PM

MIDDLETOWN: Washington Street Cemetery September 22nd • 4 PM

WATERBURY: Pearl Street Neighborhood House '" September 22nd • 4 PM

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HARTFORD: Ceremonies in Bushnell Park September 28th • 9 AM *RUNNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO CARRY SYMBOliC LANTERNS ALONG SPECIFIED ROUIES.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH BUSHNELL PARK, HARTFORD 10 AM FLOATS! DRILL TEAMS! COLLEGE MARCHING BANDS! THE HISTORIC TRAIL TRACES: • "THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD" • HOMES OF "CIVIL RIGHTS HEROES" - PAUL ROBESON, MARIAN ANDERSON, PRUDENCE CRANDALL AND JOHN BROWN • LOCALES RELEVANT TO "THE AMISTAD REVOLT" - NEW LONDON, HARTFORD, FARMINGTON AND NEW HAVEN • RESTING PLACES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS WHO FOUGHT IN "THE REVOLUTIONARY AND CIVIL WARS" • CENTERS OF "THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY" - CHURCHES AND OTHER SITES 01/01/1999 02:42 2039458487 JAMES HI LLHOUSE HI GH PAGE 02

New Haven, In 1996, became Sister Cities with Freetown, Sferra Leone to cement the long friendship that the events of the Amistad Revolt began In 1839. The leader of the Amistad Revolt, Sengbe Pleh, known In the United States as Joseph Cinque. Is considered a national hero In Sierra Leone; At the dedication of his statue in New Haven, In 1992, the entire cabinet of Sferra Leone attended. We ha* maintained a relatlonsh!p with them since. During the Wortd Sped aI Olympics of 1995, New Haven hosted the delegation of atheletes from Sierra Leone, establishing many new friendships. The Mayor of Freetown, Florence Dlllsworth,· and the·Ambassador to the United States, John Leigh, were honored guests at the offldal opening ofthe Connecticut Freedom 'Ira II In t he fall Qf 1096. A delegation of 12 community leaders representing New Haven, went on a fact finding tour of Freetown In April of 1997. They met with various people to begin planning and discussing ways to work together. Mayor Dlllsworth returned to New Haven that fall to slg n a Sister Cities Dedaratlon.

The History of New Haven and Freetown has historically entwfned;the currency of Sierra Leone features a portrait ofSengbe Pleh on it. An original portrait of him hangs InThe New Haven Colony · Historical Society. A stamp of Sierra Leone shows the schooner La Amistad. The New Haven communty has been actively Involved with Amistad America. Inc. In the building of a replica ship at Mystic Seaport. It will be the flagship of Connecticut. traveling the Eastern Coast and docking In New Haven Harbor. A group recently went to Freetown to supervise the loading of trees to be shipped to Mystic and sawed Into timbers for the new ship. The United Church of Christ has designated the first Sunday of March as Amistad sunday and each year will have part of the service devoted to this historic event.

Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, Is a city whose normal population of 500,000 has nearly doubled due to the Influx of cou ntryslde refugees avoidIng the recent cfvllstrife In that country. Freetown Is also experiencing attacks and fires. The country Is predominantly an agrlcu ltural country, with 65% of the population devoted to very small-scale production. Natural resources are gold, d!~monds, bauxite, and rutile. The control of these resources Is believed to be the cause of the current civil unrest. The weather patterns are very tropical. The average rainfall Is 135 Inches. English Is our common language, which makes exchanges and communication with the universities and other cultural and educational lnstltutlon~~~-.{..... 1 /L,...:...... ,_ f'(oD j,,; c::J l~ s+ Swp ·, ~ ~ ~ ._j'J:;J:;,-..,.~ ·au~ to 1 .)...oo o The New Haven Fire Department has ~fleeted used fire clothing for Freetown firefighters. When the unrest Is over, a clothing and relief fund drive will be launched by Sister Cities, and a Sierra Leone relief agency will be sought to receive and distribute these donations. For more information or to make a donation: Write-Freetown/New Haven Sister Cities, Inc. PO Box774 New Haven, CT06503 or Call203-689- 4748 For more information about Sierra Leone, log on to http:.lwww.sierra-leone.org

I I<[()(> t • .h-s. Jot'A-c._; -h) sf ' JDw ~ 's '£_cv ~c.,n.., sLI) I . ,. 10/ 17/ 00 TUE 09 : 35 [TX / RX NO 6979 ] THEAMISTAD MEMORIAL ~ A MODELOF COURAGE,HONOR>& JUSTICE ED HAMILT'ON, SCULPTOR ' .. Slavery and shipboard revolt, struggle for The story of The Amistad began in June 1839, Ed Hamilton has received international f-reedom and courtroom drama, the ~ when more than 50 Africans were kidnapped recognition for his work, focusing on triumph of justice and brotherhood. The from Sierra Leone and taken from this West massive pieces which serve as an Amistad was a fascinating dra-ma that ~ African country to Havana, Cuba to be sold into inspiration to viewers in many municipalities. The selection of Mr. started at sea in 1839, and played itself out slavery. Under the leadership of Cinque, the ov-er the next two years in the prisons, town ~ Hamilton as the artist to memorialize Africans seized the merchant ship, lA Amistad, greens and courtrooms of-Connecticut. The Amistad followed an extensive national ~ and ordered the Spanish kidnappers to sail search by the Jury of The Amistad The people of New Haven played a central them back to Africa. Attempting te foil the Committee, Inc. role in this stirring story that ultimately ~ Africans, the-slavers set course for Africa by day brought out the best in everyone ...black but altered the nighttime course northward Other works by Mr. Hamilton may be .and white, working together to honor the ~ toward the United States. seen at the Hampton-Institute, Virginia; spirit and dignity that lives in each human Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan; Jewish being. The Amistad struck a path leading ~ Eventually, The Amistad was taken into Temple and St. Margaret Mary Church, towards the ultimate victories of the custody in Long Island Sound, an act which set Louisville Kentucky; Wall Street Methodist abolitionist movement, leaving all ~ the stage for a civil rightsbattle centering on Church, Indianapolis, Indiana; and the Americans a legacy of pride and honor. New Haven, Connecticut and involving the Contemporary Art Museum, Palermo, Italy. neighboring cities of Hartford and Farmington. The Amistad Memorial celebrates the ~ A resident of Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. triumph of The Amistad, a struggle-which The case reached the US Supreme Court ~~ Hamilton was awarded the national teaches us one of the most important where former President John Quincy Adams ~ ~ commission to create a sculpture for our lessons of our time: together, we can over came out of retirement to plead for the freedom nation's Capitol in recognition of the role come all odds and strengthen our mutual New Haven City Hall ~I of the Africans. The two-y-ear ordeal was played by African-American soldiers in 165 Church Street needs for freedom and quality of life. the Civil War. ~ l marked by the involvement of many other players, including a Yale University professor New Haven ~I Connecticut who went to great lengths to secure a suitable ~ interpreter for the courtroom proceedings. NEWHAVEN IS HOME In the end, the High Court upheld the The permanent horne of The A mistad decision of the lower courts: that the Africans Memorial is in front of the New Haven City were indeed free; and in the fall of 1841, they Hall, across from the Green at the very site ~ I returned to their homeland. where the Africans were imprisoned in 1839. The work features the figure of Sengbe Pieh (known as Joseph Cinque), in a majestic 14-foot relief sculpture cast in bronze, and ~ distinguished by its unique three-sided form. ~

~~· Miniature replicas of the Amistad Memorial Each surface of the work highlights significant ~ I are available for purchase. episodes in which this courageous young The 531/' hydrastone statues are designed by African played a leading role during the

' Ed Hamilton , the sculptor of the original series of events that carne to be known as ~ memorial. To order, call 203/387-0370. The Amistad. ~ New Haven Register photo >~ •,• TH·E AMISTAD MEMORIAL New Haven, Connecticut

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For more information call203/387-0370 ' <:> u. -c CD' ~ ~ ~ .., ~ ~~0 OG)tJ u ~ ' Sengbe Pieh "'C VI C C CD·CD t;-> Three-sided relief sculpture ·e ~~ commemorating a legacy

Musical Selections Judith Hylton, Soprano Caro Mio Bene, Giordani Mercy O'Bourke, Pieta Signore, Strade/la THE AMISTAD COMMITTEE, INC. ACcompanist L' Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebella, Bizet ·- Welcome AI Marder, President Amistad Committee, Inc. A RECOGNITION DINNER Greetings John Olson, Connecticut State AFL-CIO John Williams, Attorney at Law Roger Vann, President In Honor of Greater New Haven NAACP Carroll E. Brown, Vice President Connecticut NAACP Midagla Castro, Centro San Jose JOHN C. BRITTAIN Senator Toni Harp Dinner For a Career Devoted to Justice Musical Selections Judith Hylton, Soprano The Wind Beneath My Wings, In Spirit the A~nistadRevolt Mercy O'Bourke, Larry Henley and Jeff Si/bar the of Accompanist When I Fall In Love, Words by Edward Heyman, Music by Victor Young

Introduction Beckie Myers, Amistad Cmte.

Keynote Speaker George Springer Thursday Evening, May 8th, 1997 Introduction AI Marder, Amistad Committee Amarante Seacliff Manor Morris Cove, New Haven, Connecticut Honoree John Brittain

Benediction Bishop Theodore Brooks, Beaulah Heights First Pentecostal Church John C. Brittain began practicing civil rights law in Mississippi. He then entered private practice in San Francisco before returning to Connecticut in 1977 to join the faculty at the University of Connecticut School ofLaw . He teaches civil and political rights, torts, administrative law and civil procedure. Professor Brittain is immediate past president ofthe National Lawyers Guild. Some of his other activities have included alternate member of the State Labor Relations Board, Chairperson of the Hartford Charter George Springer is President ofthe American Federation of Revision Commission, Chairperson of the Hartford Human Rights Teachers. He is Vice President of the Connecticut State AFL-CIO Commission, and member of the ACLU National Prison Project and immediate past president of the New Britain NAACP. Mr. Steering Committee. He has investigated human rights conditions Springer has served as Chairman on the American Federation of in Haiti, Northern Ireland, Israel and the Palestine territories, Teacher's Human Rights Committee and he has served on the Nicaragua, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Mexico. In 1993, the NAACP Membership and AFT History Committees. He has held several awarded Professor Brittain the coveted William Robert Ming positions in the New Britain Federation of Teachers including Advocacy Award. Professor Brittain is the lead attorney in the President and Treasurer. Mr. Springer taught for several years in landmark Sheffy Bermudez vs. O'Neill desegregation case. the New Britain public schools. THE AMISTAD COMMIITEE REPORTS

Connecticut's newly established official African-American heritage trail, the Freedom Trail, initiated by The Amistad Committee, has been awarded THE SPIRIT OF CONNECTICUT AWARD by the Governor's Council on Tourism. It includes over 60 historical sites in 28 towns and cities across the state. The Freedom Trial serves to "memorialize the fight of African descendants and all freedom loving residents of Connecticut". The Amistad Committee is raising funds to produce a video and audio tapes which will interpret the significance of the sites on the Freedom Trail in the overall struggle for human dignity by African Americans. They will serve as essential learning components to the understanding and appreciation of the experiences and contributions to Connecticut and United States history by African-Americans.

The Amistad Committee was formed in 1988 in preparation for the I 50th Anniversary of The Amistad Revolt. Among its many activities, the Coriunittee commissioned the now famous statue memorializing the leader of the Revolt, Sengbe Pieh (Joseph 1 Cinque), now Standing in front of the New Haven City Hall, the exact site of the jail where the captives were held. Concentrating on the schools, a prize-winning video THE AMISTAD REVOLT: "All We Want Is Make Us Free" and a teacher's guide was produc~d,now in over 1000 school districts nationwide. The Amistad Committee is part of the consortium scheduled to reproduce the ship, La Amistad, as a floating museum. It will hold an exhibit of The Amistad Revolt in the atrium of the City Hall from June 23rd-27th, 1997. Patrons

Michael Adanti Maureen & Clarence Jones Paula Armbruster Alfred Marder Erica Wimber Avena Ken Marder Theodore Brooks Susan Meredith Jerome & Roslyn Meyer Oth~Brown Joan & William Cameron, Jr. William Minter Randy & Cheryl Canino Cora Murry Benjamin & Carolyn Dixon Ellen Scalettar Walter Esdail David & June Schafer George Foote John Simon Lonnie Garris, Jr. Samuel Slie Lindy Lee Gold Kurt Strasser Nancy Hadley Joseph Taylor Julia Hamilton Unice Waller Bill Heinrich Tim Wisel James Hogan, Jr.

Arts Council of Greater New Haven Centro San Jose City of New Haven Colchester Federated Church Connecticut Communist Party Connecticut Guardsman Society Connecticut State AFL-CIO Interfaith Cooperative Ministry Local 34, 35, 217 Hotel & Resturant Workers Local 371 UFCW New Haven Board of Education New Haven Clergy Association New Haven Public Schools New Haven Register New Haven Savings Bank New Haven Silver Shild & Firebird Parent Leadership Institute Sierra Leone Cultural Society Teamsters Local Union No. 1150 University of Connecticut School of Law Vernon Federation of Paraprofessionals Local 4873 Widow's Son Lodge No. 1 Williams, Polan, & Pattis, LLC Launching the Freedom Schooner

March 25, 2000

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut

MYSTIC SEAPORT® ,,,tk/P{/{ TM T H E MUSEUM OF AMER ICA AND T H E SEA "' ~ Table of Contents

The Amistad Incident 2 The Evolution of Ami.Jtad, by Warren Q. Marr II 3-4 Dreams, by George M . Bellinger 5 Ami.Jtad at Mystic Seaport 6 My stic Seaport Exhibit and Activities Schedule 7 What Is a Launching? 8 Why M arch? 8 About AMISTAD America, Inc. 9 Upcoming AmiAad Events 9 AnuJtad Launching Celebration - Schedule of Events 10-11 My stic Seaport Map 12-13 About Today's Participants 14-15 Ship's Sponsors 16 Captain William Pinkney 16 Translation: Prayer for Libation 17 AMISTAD America Edu cational Programs 18-19 Building Ami.Jtad 20-21 The Privileges of Membership 22 Ami.Jtad Launch Sponsors 23 AMISTAD America Thanks 24 My stic Seaport Thanks 25

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Cour/eJy Tt·i-CoaJtal M arine -~7'=:-M Amistad The Freedom Schooner AmutaiJ Length over the rail: 85' Rig: Topsail schooner Types of wood: purpleheart, iroko, Length on deck: 81 ' Sail area: 5,200 square feet douglas fir, live oak, w hite oak, locust, y ellow pine, white pine Length at waterline: 78' Home port: New Haven, and angelique Length over spars: 129' Connecticut Owner: AMISTAD America, In c. Extreme beam: 23' Construction complete: 2000 Beam at the waterline: 22' Built: 1998 - 2000 Design draft: 10' Builder: Mystic Seaport The Amistad Incident The Evolution of AmutaJ by Warren Q. Marr II

JUNE , 1839 - The schooner La AmL~ItaJ,carrying 53 African s illegally captured from Sierra Leone and bound for a life of slavery on the sugar plantations of Cuba, The concept for a reproduction of La Amutad emerged during leaves Havana. Thr ee days into the passage, the Africans, who had been led to believe Operation Sail '76, that spectacular parade of the world's tall by the vessel's cook that they were to be cooked and eaten, revolted and gained control sailing vessels up the Hudson River. Participating in that event of the ship. The Africans ordered their Spanish captors to sail the vessel towards the was a representation of the historical vessel La AmutaJ. In sun, which they presumed would return them to their home. The Spaniards complied actuality, it was the old We.Jtem Unum, with her name temporarily by day, but at night they steered the boat west in hopes of returning to Cuba or reach hidden under signs proclaiming "Amistad." ing America. For three months , La AmiAaJ haphazardly made its way up the east coast of the United States . Rumors of "black pirates" on board "the low, black schooner" While I was editor of the NAACP's Crisis magazine, Michael were rampant by the time the vessel was apprehended off the coast of Connecticut in Clement, who was associated with the OpSail office, came to August. The Africans stood trial for piracy and murder - giving northern abo litionists complain that no ship in the parade gave testimony to the cause to rally - and took their case all the way to the Supreme Court. On March 9, considerable participation of African-Americans in United 1841, more than 25 years before the end of the Civil War, the highest court in the land States maritime history. Nor was there a ship, other than the declared the Africans free people. Coast Guard 's EagLe,to exemplifY the glorious maritime history of the United States itself. Why not find a schooner and enter Now, more than 160 years later, the spirit of La AmiAaJ sails again. The re-created her as La Ami.Jtad, he asked. After considerable searching, we schooner Amutad begins her journey as an educational ambassador with today 's found a suitable ship, raised necessary chartering money and launch, teaching lessons of history, cooperation and leadership to Americans of all shared the thrill of sailing in the parade . During that ride, the ages, interests and cultural backgrounds. dream of an Amutad re-creation bega n to take shape.

It was yea rs later, however, after my retirement, that the dream Courte.•.v o( the"'"" ""'"" Colony Ht:•tof'l<·al Somty, ,\'"'' began to become real. Donald E. Harewood, an associate on the Hamt , Cmwctt<·ut national staff of the NAACP, readily embraced the concept and joined the effort.

Before a proper structure could be established, we felt that a full program had to be developed. What purpose would the vessel serve? What would be the nature of the organization seeking its eventual construction? As stated in the corporate documents of the new Amistad Affiliates Inc., its charge would be to:

(l) build a replica of the 1839 Baltimore schooner La Ami.Jtad; (2) fit her as a floating exhibit; (3) engage a crew; and (4) sail her from port to port, teaching "minority history."

Early in 1991, Amistad Affiliates began an extensive networking effort to garner interest and support for the shipbuilding project. Dr . Clifton H . Johnson , founder and executive director of the Amistad Research Center in New Orleans (which l had helped to create), introdu ced me to Even Wilson , a historian and writer. Wilson commended Affiliates for having developed a plan for the use of a new Amutad before seeking to build it. Too often, he said, people build replicas and then try to determine what to do with them. Later Mr. Wtlson built a scale model of the Amutad, which I frequently use when I speak to groups.

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/..1the only detailed period inw.r;e of the Amistad. (Cour/e,•y of the ,\ '"" HtH 'etl Colony 1 Ht~;foritalSociety, l\ e"' f!aPrn, Connecticut)

2 cWI S7f-lf), LAUNC HI NG THC: FREEDO J\1 SCII OON ER N /1/STAD, LAUNCHING THE FREEDOM SCHOONER 3 Networking took on a life of its own because so many people in Connecticut are familiar with and proud of the fact that the Amistad Incident took place here. Among the first Dreams acquaintances was Alfred Marder, president of the Amistad Committee Inc., of New by George M. Bellinger, Chairman , AMISTAD America, Inc. Haven, who had commissioned for that city a major statue of Sengbe Pieh, leader of the La Ami.Jtad Africans, who was called "Cinque" by his captors. Mr. Marder arranged Dreams, Commitment and Hard Work meetings with a number of key people, including Robert Eggleston, director of the New Haven Colony Historical Society; Representative William Dyson, State Appropriations Yes, Virginia , there is a Santa Claus! Committee; and Khalid Lum, president of the Connecticut Afro-American Historical Society. There is pie in the sky! Dreams do come true! Then I made contact with Chris Cox, Vice President for Poof, there it is! Development and Communications at Mystic Seaport , POOP! Sometime s it takes ten y ears and sometimes fifty. and the project took off. Governor Lowell Weicker soon announced a state grant of $2.5 million for AmiAad I have no idea how long Warren Marr, the "Godfather " of the freedom schooner to be built by Mystic Seaport. Ami.Jtad, has been dreaming .. . or the members of the United Chur ch of Christ or Khalid Lum . .. or the members of th e Connecticut Afro-American Histori cal Society When the construction of Ami.Jtad is complete , there are or the Amistad Affiliates or the Amistad Committee. other aspects of the overall project that must be accom Add to all those dreams the commitment of Lowell Weicker, John Rowland , the plished - and they will require money that the State Connecti cut State Department of Economic Development, Bob Fiondella and the will not provide. AMISTAD America is now raising Phoenix Homelife Mutual Insurance Company , SNET and SBC, and the many other the funds to endow educational programming and operate donors large and small, plus the huge commitment of Revell Carr, Chris Cox, Dana the ship on an annual basis. The dream continues. Hewson and the entire staff of Mystic Seaport, and the dedication of my wonderful board of directors ....

CourleJy of the JVew Hm•en Colony Hi..Jtoni_.a/Soci"ety, Neu• Add to all of that the hard work of the committed dreamer Quentin Snediker and his HaL•en, Conneclti·ut staff of shipwrights and volunteers, literally from all over the world .. .

Add the heavy lifters of the AMISTAD America staff: Chris, Will, Laura , Kebra a nd many others . ...

And, last but not least, add the one who has proven by previous actions that he dream.J, i1 committed and work.J hard, Captain Bill Pinkney .... Warren Q. Marr II, co1LJtdered the "Godfather" of the f reedom .Jchooner Amistad , haJ

devoted a Lifetime to thi.J endeav01: During the Launching ceremony, M 1: Marr wiLLr eLeaJe And POOF! There it i.J, the freedom schooner Amutad! the Jhip f rom itJ chainJ, then toLLt he Jhip J beLLfo r the f ir.Jt time. The beLLwiLL t oLL53 Everyone wants to know, how do I feel? timeJ, once for each of the captiveJ f rom Mende, a region of Sierra Leone, who were the focw of the 1859 incident, aJ the .1hip iJ Lowered into the wata I feel like a child about to plunge into a mountain of leaves on a warm fall day . .. or entering the living room on Christmas morning and seeing the bicycle I always wanted under the tree. I am gleeful and giddy. DREAMS DO COME TRUE!

Thi.1 dream, for me, haJ become reaLity.

4 AII/!STAD: LAUN CHI NG THE FREt::DOM SCHOO NE R AA//S7iiD: LAUNC HI NG TH E FREt::DOM SCHOONE R 5 About AMISTAD America, Inc. What Is a Launching? The mission of AMISTAD America, Inc. is to celebrate and teach the important lessons of history, A launching ceremony is a 4,000-year-old tradition that ensures the good fortune of a ship. leadership, cooperation and racial harmony inherent in the Amistad Incident of 1839. The legacy of Though modern practice calls for a bottle of champagne to be broken over the bow, this historic event is perpetuated through the ownership and operation of the reproduction schooner AmiAaJ will be blessed with water from oceans and rivers in Connecticut, Sierra Leone, Ami.JtaJ and the management of associated educational programs. Cuba and the United States - waterways that are symbolic of her story. These waters Ami.JtaJ is an enduring symbol of unity and freedom. Launch of the vessel provides a national from various sources represent AmiAa2's educational mission to foster cooperation among platform for unveiling the efforts of AMISTAD America to communicate with people everywhere, people of different backgrounds. shedding light on the issues of slavery and freedom, cooperation and leadership, equality and human dignity. Ami.JtaJ also serves as a living monument to the 53 Mende and all other Africans who were kidnapped from their homes for the purpose of being sold into a life of slavery. The ship will be a Why March? floating classroom for all generations and a goodwill ambassador from the State of Connecticut. March was designated as the appropriate time to launch AmiAao because the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in March 1841, declaring the La AmiAaJ Africans free people. March also coincides with the observance of Amistad Sunday in the calendar of Upcoming AmutalJ Events AMISTAD America the 1.5 million-member United Church of Christ (UCC), a sponsor of the ship. The UCC's Board of Trustees 6, 100 congregations - located in 49 American states, Puerto Rico and one Canadian Stepping Masts - April 2000 Chairman George M. Bellinger province - are encouraged, along with the rest of the nation, to remember and celebrate the Masts of the vessel are installed. Vice Chair Fredrica K. Gray Amistad Incident in worship the first Sunday in March. Commission - June 2000 Secretary Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree Treasurer William C. Ridgway III AmiltaJ officially enters active service. The partnership between AMISTAD America and the UCC, which has historical roots in Maiden Voyage, OpSail2000, New York Harbor Board Members the Amistad Incident, is a natural alliance. The United Church Board for Homeland - July 4, 2000 Mohammed S. Barrie Ministries, a division of the UCC, carries on the work of the 19th-century American Am~JtaJis featured in the John Chapin Missionary Association (AMA), which grew out of the anti-slavery momentum precipitated International Parade of Tall Ships to Robert Forbes by the Amistad Incident. The AMA was established by many of the same people - celebrate the new millennium. Clifton E. Graves including Lewis Tappan, a prosperous entrepreneur and avid abolitionist - who seven OpSail Connecticut, New London- July 12- 14 Monty Littlejohn years earlier had founded the Amistad Committee. Organized within a week of La Ami.Jta2's Am~1taJreturns for her first visit to Alfred Marder capture, the Amistad Committee's goals were to free the Africans and, ultimately, to end Connecticut. Warren Q. Marr II slavery in the United States. The group played a central role in the Amistad Incident by, Home Port, New Haven - July 15 - 24 William Minter among other accomplishments, enlisting the legal counsel of John Quincy Adams and, The City of New Haven welcomes AmiltaJ Althea Norcott ultimately, raising the funds that would allow the La Amuta2 Africans to return home. to her home port on July 15 with a cere Michael Phelan mony and celebrations at Long Wharf Pier. Rev. F. Allison Phillips The high point of today's event will be when the vessel is released from her chains, the The AmutaiJ Connecticut Tour - 2000 George Springer sponsors offer waters from around the world, and the ship's bell tolls for the souls of the 53 Hartford, July 28 - August 14 Barbara Winters Mende captives who were taken aboard La Ami.Jta2. New Haven, August 18- 25 Executive Director Bridgeport, August 16- September 1 Christopher R. Cloud New Haven, September 2 - October 8 New London, October 9 - 22 Staff (Sc!JeJu!eJubj ect to c!Jan.9e) W (Will) H. Mebane Jr. Beyond 2000 VP, Development & Marketing 2001 - East Coast Tour William Pinkney, Master, Amt'.itao 2002 - Great Lakes Tour Laura Ward, Office Manager Voyages to Cuba and Sierra Leone are Kebra Smith, Development & Marketing planned for the future. Assistant For more information: www.amistadamerica.org

8 AIII/STAD: LAUNCHING THE FREEDOM SCHOONER MIIST AD: LAU N CHI N G THE FREEDOM SCHOO N ER 9 AmutaiJ Launching Celebration Libation Prayers Ambassador Leigh, Mohammed Barrie, AMISTAD America Board Mystic Seaport, Saturday, March 25, 2000 Member

9:00 Mystic Seaport Opens Reading of Letter from Kale & Kinna Anu".ltaJAfricans, to John Quincy Adams U.S. Postal Service Mobile Unit offers special Anu".ltaJ Peter Pieh, Descendant of Sengbe Pieh pictorial cancellation until 4:30p.m. Freedom schooner Ami.JtaJ is available for viewing in the Removal of Chains and Release of the Vessel Shipyard G until 10:30 a.m. Warren Q. Marr II, "Godfather" of the freedom schooner Ami.JtaJ Christopher R. Cloud, Executive Director, AMISTAD America Morning Events in the Amutad Launching Celebration Tent Breaking of Bottle of Waters on the Bow Vessel Sponsors 9:00 "Building Ami.JtaJ," Video 12:30 Lowering of Ami.JtaJ into the Mystic River 9:30 U.S. Coast Guard Color Guard Ami.JtaJ Launch Choir Tolling of Bell 53 Times for the souls of the Ami.JtaJ captives Warren Q. Marr IT, First Toll Drumming Congressional Black Caucus Members Abubakar and Babafemi Honored Guests and Community Members Ibrihim Kamara William Pinkney, Ami.JtaJ Captain, Final Toll Souleymane Diop Release of Doves- Michael Gray & Jonice Ward Mor Thiam Reflections 10:35 Storytelling, Valerie Tutson Ossie Davis, Director and Screenwriter Sam Gejdenson, United States House of Representatives 11:00 Amutad Launch Ceremony begins Congressional Black Caucus Guest Speaker Keith Kountz, WTNH News Channel 8 Anchor, Master of Ceremonies Presentation, United States Postal Service Opening Remarks George M. Bellinger, AMISTAD America, Chairman of the Board Unveiling and Dedication of Phoebe Beasley's Multi-Medium Collage, J. Revell Carr, Mystic Seaport, President and Director "Building AmutaJ" Fredrica Gray, AMISTAD America, Vice Chair Invocation The Reverend John Thomas, General Minister and President, Closing Remarks United Church of Christ Christopher R Cloud, Executive Director, AMISTAD America Captain William Pinkney, Master, Anu".ltaJ Speakers Jodi Rell, Lieutenant Governor, State of Connecticut Ami.JtaJ Launch Choir WJliam R Dyson, Connecticut State Representative, 94th District Christopher J. Dodd, United States Senator 1:30 Conclusion of Program - Procession by Drummers and Casting of John E. Leigh, Sierra Leone Ambassador, A Message from the "Good Luck" Coins President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Afternoon Events Keynote Speaker Samuel H. Pieh, Descendant of Sengbe Pieh Freedom schooner Ami.JtaJ is available for viewing in the Shipyard G beginning at 2:00 p.m. Nautical Notes Glenn Gordinier, Mystic Seaport Research Associate, Commentator In the Main Tent

11:30 Procession to the Shipyard G 2:00 Storytelling, Valerie Tutson At the Launch Site 2:45 Drummers' Demonstration

11:45 Founding Sponsor's Message & Introdution of Vessel Sponsors At the Museum Store Robert W. Fiondella, Chairman and CEO Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company 3:00 Book Signing - Howard Jones, Author of Mutiny on the Amistad Shirley Yema Gbujama, Minister of Social Welfare, Poster Signing - Phoebe Beasley, Artist, "Building Anu".ltaJ" Gender and Children's Affairs, Sierra Leone Ruby Dee, Actor and Author 5:00 Mystic Seaport Exhibits Close

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L.A. Dunton . America, as well as in theaters, colleges, schools, churches and libraries across the United States. Ms. Tutson About Today's Participants draws her stories from around the world, with emphasis on African traditions. Her repertoire includes myths, folk tales, black historical pieces, and stories and songs she learned in her travels in South Africa. Keynote Speaker

Samuel Hingha Pieh Born in Sierra Leone, Samuel H. Pieh is a descendant of Sengbe Pieh, leader of the La Barque Eagu United States Coast Guard Color Guard Ea.qle serves as a seagoing classroom for Anu:,taJ revolt. Now residing in Tennessee, Mr. Pieh serves as Community Health Coordinator for Memphis approximately 175 cadets and instructors from the U.S. Coast Gua1·d Academy. The officers candidates who and Shelby County Public Health Department. Prior to this position, he was an assistant professor of biology will present today's color guard endure a seventeen-week training program prior to becoming commissioned and microbiology at Tennessee State Technical Institute & Methodist Hospital School of Nursing; assistant pm officers. The training that cadets receive under sail has proven to be an invaluable asset during their fessor of environmental health at Mississippi Valley State University; and has directed several public health and subsequent Coast Guard careers. On Eaqle, cadets have a chance to practically apply the navigation, community development projects in the USA and Africa. In 1997, Mr. Pieh served as a dialect coach, actor and engineering and other training they receive in classes at the Academy. Sailing Eagle, cadets handle more advisor to Debbie AUen and Steven Spielberg for the movie, "Amistad." Mr. Pieh holds a bachelor's degree in than 20,000 square feet of sail and five miles of rigging. biology/science education from the University of Indianapolis, Indiana, and a master's degree in public health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He and his wife have three sons: Hingha II (21), Semche (18), and Hindowah (16). Mr. Pieh's surviving brothers and sisters include: Dr. Patrick Kolima Pieh, Today's Master of Ceremonies Dr. MichaelS. Pieh, Mr. Solomon H. Pieh, Mrs. Mae P. Amara and Mrs. Hanna Kaitibi. Keith Kountz News Channel 8 anchor/reporter Keith Kountz first came to WTNH in 1987 as a 1·eporter. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to weekend anchor. In 1994, he became anchor of Today's Performers Connecticut's earliest morning newscast, "Good Morning Connecticut at 5 a.m.," and "Good Morning Connecticut at 6 a.m." Mr. Kountz also co-anchored "News Channel 8 at Noon." In 1998, he left Abubakar and Babafemi Generations of Drummers is a percussion ensemble with the father and son team Connecticut to become a main anchor at WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida. While at WTNH, Mr. Kountz of Alvin Carter Sr. (Abubakar) and Alvin Carter Jr. (Babafemi) as its nucleus. These two men travel and received acclaim for his news series, "Who We Are," which focused on individuals, organizations and share their love for drums and drumming with any and all who want to listen. They are joined by two of our issues important to minorities throughout the state. He also hosted "Wednesday's Child," a weekly series area's most accomplished artists. The first, Ayanda Clarke of New York City, is a drummer who has the that featured children in need of adoption. Mr. Kountz returned to News Channel 8 on Friday, distinction of being among the first generation of African-Americans to be born into the drumming lifestyle. December 31, 1999, to co-anchor News ChannelS at 5, 6 and II p.m. with Ann Nyberg. An avid golfer, Also joining the group is Yohuru Ralph Williams, a percussionist and educator from Bridgeport, Mr. Kountz is married and has two daughters. Connecticut.

Ibrahima Camara Master drummer, dancer and choreographer lbrahima Camara was born and raised in AmiAad Artist Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. A member of the Serrer and Malenke tribes, Mr. Camara comes from a family of musicians. He began playing drum before he could walk and began an apprenticeship at the age of 8. He Phoebe Beasley Los Angeles resident Phoebe Beasley is a businesswoman, lecturer and community began his career as a performer with BaUet Nacional du Senegal and Ballets Africains. In 1968, having activist by day; by night, she is an accomplished artist who critics have favorably compared to Romare attained the distinction of master drummer, he was appointed lead drummer and musical director of Senegal's Bearden. Ms. Beasley's work is distinctly current and succeeds in showing the centrality of African foremost performance company, the National Ballet. Since 1974, Mr. Camara has lived in the United States, American culture. Her oil and paper collages depict moments of life, often drawn from the African

where he continues his work as a performer, artistic directOI~choreographer and teacher. American experience, that are as evanescent as her materials. She is the only artist to have received the coveted Presidential Seal twice. In 1989, she was commissioned to design the official poster for the SouJeymane Diop Souleymane Diop is a singer, dancer and master instructor of West African folklore. Inauguration of President Bush. President Clinton presented prints of her artwork, "The Clinton Currently, he serves as master drummer of the Mandinko orchestra Kutiro. His performance history includes Inaugural," to ambassadors of the diplomatic corps at a formal ceremony at Georgetown University. nine years as a performer with Ballet Nacional du Senegal; performances with the Koumpo West African E1Jencemagazine selected Ms. Beasley to design its twentieth anniversary commemorative poster. She was Dance Company, the Cosaan African Dance Company, International African-American Ballet, Najwa commissioned by Oprah Winfrey to do a series of paintings based on the TV miniseries "The Women Dance Corps, Kumbuka Dance Company, Sabar Ak Ru AfriQue, Mori-Nimba and Muntu Dance of Brewster Place." Theater. He also served as musical and artistic director of the Kairaba Authentic Mandinko Dance Company. Mr. Diop has held teaching positions at Memphis State University, Kennedy-King College (Chicago), Southern Illinois University, and St. Louis Conservatory and School of the Arts. An accomplished Reflections linguist, Mr. Diop is fluent in seven different European and West African languages, as well as his native tongue, Mandinko. Ossie Davis Actor, writer, producer and director Ossie Davis was born in Cogdell, Georgia. He began his career as a writer and an actor with the Rose J\1\cClendon Players in Harlem in 1939. He most recently appeared

Mor Thiam Mor Dogo Thiam was born in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, to a Dogon family of histori in the films D~:Dol.ittle with Eddie Murphy; Gel 011the Bw for Spike Lee; lin Not Rnppaport with Walter Matthau; ans who use the drum to tell the stories of the Wolof people. Mr. Thiam started playing at 8 years old 12 Al(fJ'Y Men for Showtime Network; and on the CBS television series Pmmi1eJ Land. 1n 1946, Mr. Davis made and by age 12 was performing drum rhythms for births, marriages, deaths and other community events. his Broadway debut in Jeb and went on to perform in many Bmadway productions, including Anna LumAn, The Mr. Thiam came to the United States in 1968 a• the invitation of legendary dance choreographer Wi,tenil Tt-ee.1,Green Pt1.1fure,1,Jammi:a, Balladfor Bti11.1hti-e,The Zulu and the Zayda, and the stage version of I'm Not Katherine Dunham. His achievements since then include teaching, chairing Southern Illinois University's Rnppaport. In 1961, Mr. Davis wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed Purlie VictoriotM. He was inducted into percussion department, serving as an international entertainment consultant for Disney's Epcot Center, the Theater Hall of Fame in 1994. Alter making his film debut in No IVay Out (1950, with Sidney Poirier), Mr. founding/directing the Institute for the Study of African Culture in Atlanta, and conducting numerous Davis appeared in such films as Tbe Cardti1al,Tbe Hill and Tbe Scnlphunter.J. In 1970, Mr. Davis directed his first .. percussion and drumming workshops, among others. Mr. Thiam performed with jazz legend Freddie feature film, Cotton ComeJto Harlem. He went on to direct four others: Gordon:1 Wtu; Ko11.fJi:,Hmve.~t, Black Gti·/ and Hubbard, recorded with Nancy Wilson and B.B. King, toured with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and Countdowna/ Kwuu; which he also co-produced with his wife, Ruby Dee. Mr. Davis' first appearance on the small produced Drum Talk, a book and tape on drum techniques. ln March 1999, he was awarded the screen was in the title role of the 1965 television production of The Emperor JoneJ. He received Emmy Award prestigious African Star Music Award by the University of Accra in Ghana. nominations for his work in Teache1;Teacher; Ku1g; and most recently, Mi1.1EPer./ &y.1. Mr. Davis has received many honors and citations, including the New York Urban League Frederick Douglass Award, the NAACP Valerie Tutson With a reputation for raising sensitivities through her energetic and enthralling style, Valerie Image Award and the National Medal of Arts. He is the author of three children's books: F.Jcapeto F1udom Tutson has worked steadily since graduating from Brown University with a degree in storytelling as a communica (honored by the American Library Association and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award), La'l.fJ·'tonand Jwt tions art and a master's in theater arts. She has appeared in international festivals in Africa, Europe and North Like Marttil. He and Ruby Dee recently marked their 50th wedding anniversary with the publication of their joint

autobiography, lF'tih Q,,,ie and J?Jd,y:In Tht;, Lt(e To_qetbe~:

14 AAt!STAD: LAUNCHING THE FREED0 1\\ SCHOONER !VIIISTAD: LAUNCHING THE FREEOO J\o\ SCHOONER 15 Ship's Sponsors Translation: Prayer for Libation

Ruby Dee Ms. Dee was born Ruby Ann Wallace in Cleveland, Ohio. An Emmy Award-win ning stage, film and television actress, Ms. Dee's stage and film performances include A Rat".!in in the Sun (1959), Purlie VictorwllJ ( 1961), BoeJman and Lena ( 1970) and Do the Rigbt Thing Spoken in Arabic by Mohammed Barrie and Salim Soufan (1989). Her most recent credits include Pa.IJing Glory, a film for TNT produced by Quincy Jones, David Salzman and Magic Johnson; Baby Genin.1eJwith Dom DeLouise; and Havin,q Our Say, produced by Camille Cosby and Judy James for CBS. I begin in the name of God (Allah), the most gracious and the most merciful. In the 50 years Ruby Dee has been married to actor, director and screenwriter Ossie Davis, their prodigious acting/writing/producing careers have included starring in countless movies and appearing together in films as far back as the 1950s and as recently as 1991. The body of work they have produced - both as individuals and as a couple - is unparalleled. They All praise and gratitude belongs to him - the Lord of the worlds, the starred together in plays like The Smile 4 the World, A Rat".!in in the Sun, Take It From the Top and Zora IJ My Name. In film, they were seen together in No Wily Out, Do the Right Ti1i11.9and Jungle merciful, king of the day of judgment. He alone do we worship and seek Fever. assistance. Guide us in the path that is right and straight - the path of Also a writer, Ms . Dee's works include My One Goor)Nerve, a compilation of some of her short those on whom you have bestowed thy blessing and mercy and not of stories, humor and poetry, which has recently been adapted into a solo performan ce. Ms. Dee shares the story of her life, her marriage and her career - from Broadway to Hollywood, those with whom you have been angry, nor those who have gone astray. from the Civil Rights movement to the cusp of a new millennium - in the newly published biography, With 0JJie and Ruby: In Thi.l Life Togethe1: 0 God (Allah), as we gather here today to launch Ami.Jtad, we ask that you guide us along with those whom you have guided, pardon us along Shirley Yema Gbujama Since April 1998, Shirley Yema Gbujama has served as Sierra Leone's Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs. Prior to assuming this with those whom you have pardoned, be an ally to us along with those position, Ms. Gbujama served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to whom you are an ally, and bless for us this project. Protect us and the and M.inister of Tourism and Culture. In addition, she held diplomatic posts as Sierra Leone's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations; Ambassador Extraordinary boat from evil you have decreed - for verily what you have decreed and Plenipotentiary to Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia; and Sierra Leone's representative to the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the Economic Commission of Africa (EAC). none can decree over you. Before she began her government career, Ms. Gbujama served as secretary and registrar of the University of Sierra Leone and held various positions with the Bank of SieiTa Leone. Ms. Gbujama's many honors include recognition as a Member of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for which she was decorated by the president; election to Commander of the Order of the Star of 0 Lord, blessed and exalted are you, we ask for your protection, Menelik, for which she was decorated by the emperor of Ethiopia; and receipt of the NAACP guidance as you guided prophet Noah to safety with the ark, that you Achievement Award, among others. give shining lights and everlasting protection for those who will board, Ms. Gbujama holds a bachelor of science degree from State University of New York, New Paltz College, and a master's degree from New York University. dwell and receive knowledge from this ship, that we shall remain to remember those who struggled for this right. Captain William "Bill" Pinkney Bill Pinkney is an adventurer, author, lecturer and captain of the freedom schooner Anu".!taJ. Born in Chicago's "Bronzeville" in 1935, he fell in love with the sea while serving in the U.S. Navy, eventually becoming a U.S. In your holy name, we ask you to bless all those gathered here today and Coast Guard licensed master on the Great Lakes in 1986. In 1990, Capt. Pinkney became the first black man and fourth American to solo-circumnavigate the earth under sail via pray for their safe return to their destinations. the southern ocean route under Cape Horn. He conceived and led the "Middle Passage Voyage," a project that took teachers by sail on the "M.iddle Passage Slave Route" to South America and West Africa in the late 1990s. Additionally, Captain Pinkney is the author of the first-grade reading text "Captain Bill Pinkney's Journey," which is used in more than 5,000 schools nationwide. He has been the subject of two award-winning documentaries and has received numerous awards for his distinguished achievements.

16 AAIISTAD: LAUNCHING THE FREEDOM SCHOONER AAIISTAD: LAUNCHING THE FREEDOM SCHOONER 17 AMISTAD America Educational Programs and the reconstructed Amutad will serve as a reminder and a natural catalyst for said dialogue. Together, NCCJ and AAI have the opportunity to elucidate an important moment in American history and to engage people in dialogue and programming that • Ami.Jtad Exhibits - AMISTAD America is working with Curatorial Assistance address issues that will be critical in the 21st century's ever more diverse schools, work to develop onboard and dockside exhibits designed to enhance and expand the places and communities - issues that include race, gender, age, and cultural and sexual vessel's messages. The audi ence is first brought into the dockside theaterette identity. for a 12-minute video that presents the Amt~ltadstory. Leaving the orientation video, visitors walk through a panel exhibit with pictures of Ami..1tad relics and • Web Sites - Since their respective launchings, the AAI Web site reprodu ctions of docum ents relating to the story. The vesse l itself will be a (www.amistadamerica.org) and the NEH-funded "Exploring AmutaJ" site functioning museum, with digital images representing the captives, actual cargo (www.amistad.myst icseaport.org) have received more than a million hits. AAI materials and wall labels explaining the functions of different parts of the vessel. recently received funding from SNET and the SBC Foundation to combine the The final component of the exhibits will be the dockside Ami..1tad Outrea ch two into one new and dynamic site that will promote and facilitate sharing ideas, Center, which will provide take-away educational material s designed to further exploring social conditions and discussing relevant issues. It will offer insightfu l audience engagement in the issues of freedom and eq uality, cooperation, commentary, both from historical perspectives prevalent at the time of the original community, racial harmony, and leadership . events and from a contemporary bent as well. The emphasis will be on bringing together young people who normally would not interact with each other in a • Ami.Jta1} Curriculwn - LEARN, the Southeastern Connecticut regional educational forum designed to study the lessons of history and to apply the value of those services agency, and AMISTAD America brought together 27 Connecticut teachers lessons to contemporary challenges. Guided conversations w ill encourage young in the summer of 1999 to create a middle and high school curriculum that includes people to acknowledge and appreciate differences - be they of a racial, gender, 108 lesson plans for grades 5 through 12. The curriculum provides interdisciplinary socioeconomic or geographic nature - while at the same time exploring and thematic lesso ns that use the Amistad Incident as a springboard to exp lore the celebrating their commonalities. many academic and social institutions and systems in our local, state and national history. It is also a vehicle to build bridges and break down barriers among our The Amistad Incident CD-ROM - The Amistad Incident CD-ROM, produced diverse groups of students by sharing and celebrating their common Connecticut • by Cinegram Media Inc., is a powerful, historically accurate and engaging heritage and history. Examples of curriculum themes include: the impact of learning tool for examining the 1839 heroic struggle for freedom by 53 African economics on groups in society; power and privilege; ethnic and cultural connec captives and their ultimate journey to initiating the first civil rights case in the tions; legacy through arts; and the struggle for the liberation of the human spirit. U.S. Supreme Court. The program delivers a detailed history of events while at Dissemination of the curriculum - along with statewide professional development - the same time offering challenges to viewers to understand the significance of the will begin in July 2000 and continue throughout the 2000-2001 school year. AmutaJ story in history, to consider popular sentiment at the time, and to place the story into a broader historical context. Lastly, the program offers a library of • NCCJ Partnership - Beginning in the spring of 2001, AMISTAD America, additional resources. together with the National Conferen ce for Community and Justi ce, will laun ch the AnuJtad Academy and A11u".itadCommunity Conversations program, which will Sound School Partnership - AMISTAD America and the staff and students bring kids on board for two weeks at a time. The Academy will gather yo ung • of the Sound School in New Haven entered into a partnership whereby groups people together in an experiential learning program. Participants from different of students have spent two to four weeks working as apprentices to shipwrights cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds will be exposed to the type of training on the vessel. Many of the students from this magnet school - which teaches that will help them understand the lessons of leadership and cooperation inherent students boatbuilding skills and maritime traditions - will be candidates for to the Amistad Incident . Together they will come face to face with their diversity Ami..Jtad's first official crew. and take away a fresh perspective on their own and others' cultural backgrounds - themselves becoming ambassadors to teach the lessons of respect, diversity Ami.Jtad Friendship Quilt Project - The Amutad Friendship Quilt Project is a and freedom. While onboard, the students will also learn the innate skills a sea • community effort to provide imaginative quilts for the bunks of the freedom training vessel teaches, including the topics of math, geography and history. The schooner Amutad. Qui lt blocks are being created and contributed by individuals AmiAad Community Conversations program is a concept established between from around the world, then assembled and donated to the ship for students and NCCJ and AAI that offers an unprecedented opportunity to use Anu".ltad as a crew during overnight educational programs . Each quilt block is being documented, vehicle to engage people around the issues of inclusion and social change. Built and the finished quilts will be displayed to the public prior to their use as on the conviction that honest, open dialogue is the cornerstone of a just and bedcovers. This effort - promoted by Montgomery College, the largest democratic society, NCCJ views dialogue as a crucial first step toward breaking community college in the state of JV1aryland; AMISTAD America; and Mystic down the barriers that separate individuals, communities and nations. The Seaport - reflects a primary goal of the Amutad project, which is to unite people Amistad Incident has many implications for the America in which we live today, of diverse cultural backgrounds in the achievement of a common goal.

18 rWIS7itD: LAUNCHING THE. FREE.DOM SCHOONER riAI!STAD: LAUNCHING THE FRE.EDOM SCHOONER 19 "Jt:l funny that in the day-to-day, the thought Building AtniJtafJ 4 what it 1;1 we're doing get.1 LoJt, "JayJ Lead ,1hipwright Roger Hamhidge, "and then I In an age when ship construction is dominated by steel and fiberglass, Mystic remembo: !tJ Amistad." Seaport's Preservation Shipyard is designed to sustain the art of wooden shipbuilding.

"Mystic Seaport's vast resources make it the ideal institution to undertake a project Wayne Bartoli', SuperPuor (!f Volunteer,~,dayJ such as Anu;ltad," says Quentin Snediker, Mystic Seaport Anu;1tad Project Coordinator. "there i1 a Link between me and thu project. The "The combination of talent, equipment and knowledge that comprise our shipyard is hutoric eLement, for me a.; an African-American, unique in the modern world." Unique is a word used quite often ,;, nwJt important. And, itJ a beautifuL Jhip, a at Mystic Seaport. While Mystic Seaport's shipyard provided the Labor of Love." Michael Ferraurolo Andrea Vicario means by which to re-create Ami1tad, the Museum's interpretation William A. Day II Scott Noseworthy and education programs, as well exhibit-building capabilities, supplied the context. In the past two years, millions of people have visited the ship's construction, either at Mystic Seaport or online, to learn more about the Amistad Incident, the future of the new Ami1tad, the art of wooden shipbuilding, and the larger story of America and the sea.

Amistad Project Coordinator Quentin Snedilcer fed the 125 men and women u•ho worked 45,000 hour,! over f<<'oyearJ to buiLd t/;e 156-ton work ofart known aJ Amistad. Paul Minas Chris Nelson Sal Santiago Marc Bernier Robert Whalen Eric Chanu Trinidad Medina Don Hambidge

The hands that built AmiAad:

Gary Adair Luis Gomes Trinidad Medina Quentin Snediker Arleen Anderson Eugene Green David Mieczynski Mike Smith Gary Anderson Lisa Grenier Tim Mierzwicki Wade Smith Walter Ansel Alex Gregory Paul Minas Sound School Arnold Avery Gung Ho Squad Joseph Muldoon Neil Spillane Maurice Baron Erik Gustafson Marylee Murphy Jasen Somers Wayne Bartow Er·in Hagen Christopher Nelson Muffet Staley Marc Bernier Donald Hambidge Mat Nelson Mark Starr Robert DiBona Roger Hambidge Bill Niering Vaughn Strother Richard Birnn Robin Hancock Scott Noseworthy Arthur Torrence Ethan Bisbee Donald Hartzog Mike Nurco Malcolm Taylor Sarah Blachly Dana Hewson Neal O'Connell Carl Thorton Malcom Taylor Wayne Bartow Capt. William "Bill" Pinkney Dan Bregman Elizabeth Blake Connie Hightower Alvin Paige Basil Tuplin Quentin Snediker Erin Hagen Maurice Baron Bill Niering Marcia Blake Lisa Horan Harry Paul UCC Farmington Daniel Bregman Bill Jerome Barrows Peale Rudy Yelle Sharon Brown Erin Jennings Jeffrey Phillips Peter Vermilya Douglas Butler Ernest Jensen Capt. William "Bill" Andrea Vicario James Carey Jocelyn Jensen Pinkney Brett Wallace Kevin Carver Theodore Kaye Joel Plessala Bill Webster Eric Chanu Donna Kelly Scott Post John Webster Paul Connolly Sean Kelly Francisco Rapoza Timothy Wells Edward Crotty George King Timothy Reilly Joel West William A. Day I I William Kinsella Rights of Passage Robert Whalen Kevin Dwyer Nathaniel Kirmmse Cross Street A.M.E. Drew Willard Kip Dwyer Ben Klompus Zion Church Shannon Wilson Michael Elliott Eva Kovach Karl Robinson Mark Zumbrum Nick Fast Horace Lamb Sal Santiago Shannon Wilson Kevin Dwyer Tim Reilly Joselyn Jensen Michael Ferraurolo Chip Lieber Walter Scadden Carl Thorton Jasen Somers Mike Smith Walter Ansel John Fichtman John Lizzi Geoff Scriver Philip Fitsgerald Jack Llewellyn Dean Seder Dan Fortin Nancy Llorens Eleanor Simmons Karin Fuog Richar·d Lotz Jonathan Shay 20 A,II/S7iW: LAUNCHING TIIIO FREED0 1\I SCIIOONER A,/1/STiW: Lt\UNCIIING Tlll o FRJOIODOJv\ SCIIOONIOR 21 The Privileges of Mystic Seaport Membership Amutad Launch Sponsors

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22 A,/1/S TAD: LA UNC HI NG T H E FREED 0/1\ SCHOO N ER AAIIS 7i-IIJ: LAUNC HI NG T H E FREE OO J'v\ SCH OO N ER 23 AMISTAD America Thanks Mystic Seaport Thanks Organizations Gerald and Jane Bardo Judith I-ljorth Robert & Maurine Rothschild Advest Mr. & Mrs. James Bartolin Parker & Betty Hodgman Fund Mystic Seaport gratefully Wayne Bartow Mr. & Mrs. Holtman Dr. Richard Rubenstein The Aetna Foundation following Alliero Charitable Foundation Ernest Bates Richard Ibbotson Ruth from Fitch Middle acknowledges the AmericanAirlines Wanda Bates I Have a Dream New Haven School individuals, organizations, Amistad Foundation Beardsley & Memorial Library Jackson Securities S. A. Marines Anonymous George M. Bellinger Willie Jacques James W. Schaeffer foundations and government G. Kenneth Berhard John & Mariam Jade! Bill Scheer Autotote Enterprises, In c. agencies for their support of Bristol-Myers Squibb Dorothy Billington Patricia Johannesen Deirdre Sebastian Company Geoffrey A. Black Mr. & Mrs. Allan Johnson SEIU, Local 53 1 the Ami.Jtad Construction. The Carolyn Foundation Marcia Blake Faith Johnson Earl Sharpe Coca-Cola Bottling Company Simico Boone John Paul Johnson Barbara Shea The Community Foundation Heuguette Bostic Dr. Albe,·t Jose Jones Eleanor Simmons for Greater NH Willie Bostic Rich & Ouistene Jones IV\artha Solnit Connecticut State Council The Bridgeport Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The Sound School State of Connecticut, Community Hist. Society Inc. Southport Congregational William Brittain Arthur & Alice Keeney Department of Economic Church AMISTAD America, Inc. Carl R. Brown John Kissel Esther Spanfard and Community Anchor Marine & Indu strial Supply, Inc. Development James & Cynthia Brown Barbara Lamb Jessie B. States The Day Publishing Company Karna Burkeen Joan Langhi State of Wisconsin Hi st. Anchor Rubber Products Foxwoods Resort Casino Roberta Burns·Howard Richie Lassiter Library Anderson-Paffard Foundation Ted Cahill Phyllis Lathrop Jack & Carol Stulberg The Graustein Memorial Arrow Equipment Rental and Sales Fund Guido G. Calbresi Lauralton Hall Edward Sznyter The History Channel Frank & Hart Caparulo IV\arie J. Lindsey The Taft Apartments Boudine Kitchings Foundation Luke Cappiello AJbert Liuni Kathy Tallarita 13urlington Northern Railroad James Carpenter Na ncy Llorens Vivian Taylor-Bragg Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Caterpillar Diesel Nation Sally Carroll Richard & Carolyn Lobban Mr. John Thompson Sara Carson Captain Robert Douglas MassMutual Foundation Janet Lockwood Alix Thorne Mechanics Savings Bank Sally Chapdelaine Marion from Mystic Fine Arts Time Warner The Chapin & 13angs Company Mystic Seaport The Church of the Redeemer Marder, Shelton, Talbet The Town & Countiy Club, Chicago Friends of the Anu:•tarl Church of God in Christ Warren Q. Marr II Inc. 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Sargent Marianne Cooper James Merrick Donald & Gail Wesson SBC Foundation Cooperative Educational Stephen Middlebrook Jonathan Wesson Guest Products Company, Inc. Services Rosemary L. Miles UCC Churches of Westerly Scitex Hubb ell. Inc. Davida Foy Crabtree Belinda Hilary Mileur & Howard & Terry West Seafarer's Friend Society, lnc. Seaward Products Silverman Group Raymond & Diane Cummings Children Clifton Wharton SNET Jane & William Curran David Conger & Harriett L. 0. Winston International Paint Sound School Charitable Fund Milnes Camilla Williams Mr. and Mrs. Boardman F. Lockwood Eva Davis William & Valerie tVunter Oswald Williams Specialized Packaging George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation R.O. Swanson Bruce Dillingham Josephine Miser Joanne P. Wynne United Church of Christ Donahue Advertising Soamnauth Misir Emira Woods Pequot River Shipworks The United Illuminating Charles Donegan Mitchell College The Youth Center for Change JV\.achine Works at Essex John J. 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24 Mf/STAD: LAUNCHING THE FREEDOM SCHOONER