“Isaac Johnson: Stone Mason & Freedom Seeker.”

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Nolan Cool of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH)

Master stone mason Isaac Johnson’s life story offers us a window into the African American experience in 19th-century Northern New York. Born enslaved in Kentucky and sold at age seven, Johnson eventually secured his freedom, served in a Black regiment of the Union Army during the Civil War, and afterward, made his way north to the St. Lawrence Valley. Working between rural Ontario, Ogdensburg, and Waddington, Johnson became a reputable stone mason and master builder. This presentation explores Johnson’s personal history,

Venue

Adirondack Architectural Heritage
1745 Main St
Keeseville, NY
12944

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