In Kittery, a glimpse at the region’s forgotten slave history

28 June 2024

For the first time, the town’s Independence Day ceremony will celebrate the work of Prince Whipple, who was enslaved by the only Mainer to sign the Declaration of Independence. Prince is believed to have authored a petition asking New Hampshire to free enslaved people in the state.

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