Introduction: Harriet Wilson Project Black Heritage Tour - African American Historic Places (sitios de interés)
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About: In 1859, Harriet Wilson, a mulatto woman from New Hampshire published a novel entitled Our Nig; or Sketches From the Life of A Free Black. This far-reaching work is famous for being the first novel published in the United States by an African American woman.
The purpose of The Harriet Wilson Project is to raise awareness of Harriet Wilson and her literary work, to educate the public on her contributions to American history and American literature, and to publicly honor her for her accomplishments.
As part of this mission, the Harriet Wilson Project organizes a tour of Milford, NH featuring sites that tell the story of Harriet Wilson and her surrounding community. The tour guide can be downloaded for free here.
 Harriet Wilson MemorialBicentennial Park, Milford, NH Photo and text courtesy Harriet Wilson Project |
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