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SUMMARY:Explore Gainesville’s Past at the Opening Reception for “Chains of Steele”
LOCATION:Matheson History Museum\, 513 E University Ave\, Gainesville
DESCRIPTION:Explore a powerful new exhibition during the free opening reception for “Chains of Steele: Money\, Power\, and Influence.” Meet the curator\, tour the exhibition and enjoy light refreshments while learning about Augustus and Augusta Steele\, members of Gainesville’s Matheson family whose lives were deeply connected to the institution of American slavery. Through rare family photographs\, personal papers and newly researched biographies of the people the Steeles enslaved\, the exhibition examines the lasting influence of slavery on Gainesville’s history and the community today. Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville\, Alachua County.\n\nSource: Visit Gainesville — https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/explore-gainesvilles-past-at-the-opening-reception-for-chains-of-steele/
URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/explore-gainesvilles-past-at-the-opening-reception-for-chains-of-steele/
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