Bristow's Story

1731 -1814

Bristow's story is the story of slavery in New England. He was trafficked from Africa, fought in the French Indian War and at age 44 bought his freedom. His life represents all the others whose voices we don’t hear. All 8th graders in town learn his story . One of the middle schools in West Hartford is named after him.

Two session lecture series given by Dr. Tracey Wilson and Liz Devine in 2023

March 7 Bristow NWH

MARCH 14 Bristow part 2

Presentation of Bristow's Story created for grade 8 students .

Bristow Lesson 2023-24 Primary Documents

Bristow: A Man Who Bridged Cultures and Bought His Freedom - Life in West Hartford by Dr. Tracey Wilson

“Bristow and Ambo Local Veterans,” Nov. 10, 2021, https://we-ha.com/bristow-and-ambo-local-veterans/ - by Dr. Tracey Wilson

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