Play recreating trial of abolitionists Garrett and Hunn to be performed at New Castle County courthouse museum
August 7th, 2012
New Castle Courthouse Museum
A new play based on the 1848 trial of Delaware abolitionists Thomas Garrett and John Hunn will be performed at the New Castle County Courthouse Museum, the scene of the original trial. In 1848 the two men were tried for violating federal law by helping the Hawkins family escape from slavery in Maryland. They were found guilty and heavily fined.
The interactive play is one of a series written by local playwright Colin Adams-Toomey There will be three performances of the play, August 18th, 19th and 21st. See the News Journal for more information.