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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 for “An Evening with Solomon Northup” featuring living history re-enactor and photographer Clifford Oliver Mealy.
Born a free man in 1808, Solomon Northup was an African American abolitionist and musician who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841, while living with his family in Saratoga Springs. With the help of friends, Northup was rescued in 1853 and his story and experiences were the subject of his book, “12 Years a Slave,” which was made into a movie in 2013.
During the virtual program, Mealy will discuss the adventures and obstacles from Northup’s perspective. Mealy’s volunteer work with his local library led him to the story of Solomon Northup. Encouraged by his colleagues at the Bureau of Historic Sites, he then found himself an amateur historian and re-enactor. He was recently appointed to the NYS Parks Commission (Saratoga Capital Region) because of his work in bringing history alive.
Mealy began his career in photography while serving in the U. S. Navy. The recent devastating fire of the historic building in downtown Greenwich is where his photography studio was located.
This virtual program will take place through Zoom and Facebook Live for a suggested donation of $10 or more and half of all proceeds will be donated to Mealy for his recovery efforts. For additional information or to register for the virtual program visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030. Everyone who pre-registers for this program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording.
