Life After Slavery:
The Clo Pratt Story

   

Although born into slavery, Clo Pratt is willed her freedom by her late mistress. As a free woman, Clo earns her living by hiring herself out, making clothes with her loom and cleaning local homes.

Join Ms. Richardson on a trip to Colonial Wethersfield, Connecticut, where you will learn about some of the events that led to freedom for the Colonies, including the meeting betweeen George Washington and Rochambeau at Joseph Webb's house.

 

Great grandmother

Ms. Richardson's Great Grandmother

 

 

 

2007 Historical Firsts