Untold History: Prince Mortimer & the Legacy of New-Gate Prison

John Mills, a local historian, genealogist, & founder of Alex Breanne Corporation, has done extensive research into the fascinating life of Connecticut's Prince Mortimer. In 1811, at the age of 87, Prince was falsely convicted of attempting to murder his enslaver and sentenced to life in prison. He was sent to New-Gate Prison in East Granby, CT, one of the most notorious penitentiaries in the country. In 1834, he died in prison at over 100 years of age; his burial site remains unknown. In this compelling presentation, John Mills will discuss his own family history of enslavement, his research into Prince Mortimer and his incarceration, and how we present the narratives of the formerly enslaved today. Mills will also delve into other formerly incarcerated individuals of the 18th & 19th century who shared a common plight with Prince.

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