Outdoor, Performance Reading Excerpt of "The Abolitionist's Refrain," a new play about abolitionist and poet John Greenleaf Whittier.

This is a free performance, but tickets must be reserved. There are a limited number of seats available. Reserve your seats here.

"The Abolitionist’s Refrain" Performance Reading Excerpt held outdoors with social distanced seating.

June 12, 2021 3pm in the garden at The Whittier Home Amesbury, MA

June 13, 2021 3pm on the grounds of The Whittier Birthplace, Haverhill, MA

As the Civil War comes to an end Poet and Abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier celebrates the 13th Amendment that brings an end to slavery. After his initial jubilation, Whittier begins to grasp the true cost of the War. A returning Union soldier and African American poet help him see that abolishing slavery brings new challenges to a divided and wounded nation. Exhausted by decades of fighting to end slavery, Whittier is at a moral crossroad.

Written by Michael Cormier

Produced by Punctuate4

Sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council, Haverhill Cultural Council, and Amesbury Cultural Council.