HADDONFIELD MONTHLY MEETING

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Lawnside, N.J. – Multimedia Performance on June 11 to Highlight Benjamin Franklin’s

Relationship to Slavery

Haddonfield Friends Meeting is pleased to present “Show Me the Franklins: Remembering the Ancestors, Slavery and Benjamin Franklin” on Saturday, June 11 at Lawnside School.

Written by Professor Amanda Kemp of Franklin & Marshall College, “Show Me the Franklins”

explores Benjamin Franklin’s writings on the topic of slavery as they might have been interpreted by those who lived as slaves in the founding father’s household.

The performance will combine music, dramatic vignettes, remarks by Dr. Kemp and a discussion with the audience. The cast will feature professional actors from the Theatre for Transformation, based in Lancaster, Pa.

This play offers a fresh perspective on Franklin, who died as president of the abolitionist society without ever freeing one of his own slaves. Join us in remembering and forgiving the wounds of slavery and creating new possibilities from a position of compassion.

The 2 p.m. performance will be sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

The production is appropriate for children ages 8 and up.

This event will be free and open to the public, although donations to help cover costs will be gratefully accepted.

Lawnside School is located at 426 E. Charleston Ave., in Lawnside, N.J.

For more information, contact Kitty Mizuno, (856) 786-0809 or ktmizuno7@gmail.com.