The first European to divide the peoples of the world into distinct races, in the seventeenth century, claimed that the Sami people of northern Scandinavia were one of four races on earth; Native Americans, Europeans, South Asians, and North Africans together were considered a second race. How did such a bizarre distinction among groups of people develop into one of the most historically significant ideas of the modern world? Professor William Edelglass will trace the intellectual history of the concept of race in the West, from its prehistory to today.

This presentation will be at Westview Meadows- 171 Westview Meadows Rd. Montpelier, VT 05602
Due to construction on Northfield Street please take the detour (Dog River Road) to get to Westview Meadows.

This is a free event open to the public that is handicap accessible. For more information call Nicole Dupont, Activities Coordinator, at (802) 223-1068 ext. 3 or email ndupont@westviewmeadows.com

Feb 24, 2025, 6 to 8 PM

Feb 27, 2025, 6 to 8:15 PM

Mar 2, 2025, 2 to 6 PM