What moved in the Atlantic in these centuries (the 16th through the 19th) was predominantly slaves, the output of slaves, the inputs to slave societies, and the goods and services purchased with the earnings on slave products.”
~Barbara Solow, “Introduction,” in Slavery and the Rise of the Atlantic System, (1991).
History can—and should—be used to move us forward. At Salem Maritime, we have a responsibility in providing people with opportunities to confront the painful legacy of the global and local history of enslavement. Through this history, we can better understand where we have been, where we are now, and how we can do better. Join us as we explore the central role of slavery in shaping Salem's and the region's economy.
