David F. Klinge, Historical Archeologist and Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of ASC Group, Historical and Environmental Consultants, discussed what was recovered in the historical archeology conducted around the historic Wilson Bruce Evans House in Summer 2024. David reviewed the process, the discoveries, and how this work will help illuminate the life of an African American abolitionist and his family.
Cultural heritage practitioner Jerome Bias and historic home restoration expert Bill Chapman present “Looking for Mr. Evans: Exploring the Home and Furniture of Abolitionist and Cabinetmaker Wilson Bruce Evans”, reporting on their findings during their December 2024 visit to the Evans House. This program was brought to the public with the support of the Oberlin College Bonner Center, the History Department, the Oberlin College Art History Department Baldwin Lectures, the Public Humanities Program and the…