Discover the Story of Old Charley

In a white clapboard house, a young girl and an older man created music together, captured forever in a painting by Susan Peck, the ninth child of Sheldon and Harriet Peck. At just 13 years old, Susan painted her sister Abigail and a man known as Old Charley in 1856.

What makes this artwork remarkable is the equal status depicted between Abigail, a White person, and Old Charley, a Black man—an unusual and bold choice for the time, offering a glimpse into Susan Peck's views on racial equality.

Who was Old Charley? Join Rae Slowik on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6 P.M. as she shares research into the identity of this "freedom seeker" and uncovers the man behind the painting.

This program is FREE but space is limited. Registration is required.

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