Murder in the Vermont Woods: A Story About Race, Class, and Gender in the 19th Century

This presentation tells the story of an Indigenous man from southern New England who came to central Vermont during the late 19th century and was the victim of a murder. The story recreates community connections in a rural Vermont hill town.

It is a story about poverty, racism, disability, and gendered violence against women, but is also a story about Indigenous movement and choice despite great obstacles.

About the presenter: Jill Mudgett is a cultural historian with an interest in the connection between the people and the environment of northern New England. She holds a Ph.D. in American history and has experience in interdisciplinary studies and is engaged in collaborative scholarship with other Vermont researchers. She is an occasional commentator on Vermont Public Radio and is interested in public history outreach.

This program is brought to you by the Vermont Humanities Council.

Sunday, March 22, 2pm at the Varnum Memorial Library