This event is in the past.It took place on February 19, 2026 at Mission San Francisco Solano (California Historical Landmark #3).
Literature Talk
Literature TalkLecture: D’mitra Smith – Slavery and Exploitative Labor in Sonoma County
Sonoma
This lecture doesn't flinch from the hard truths. D'mitra Smith unpacks the slavery and exploitative labor that built Sonoma County, held inside the very mission where those stories unfolded. Uncomfortable, necessary history.
Confronting local history
Evening lecture
Thought-provoking
Historic venue
Tips
🪦commemorative wall honors 800+ Native Americans who died here
⏱️arrive early to explore the mission quadrangle
Lecture: D’mitra Smith – Slavery and Exploitative Labor in Sonoma County
Literature TalkLiterature TalkThis lecture doesn't flinch from the hard truths. D'mitra Smith unpacks the slavery and exploitative labor that built Sonoma County, held inside the very mission where those stories unfolded. Uncomfortable, necessary history.
Confronting local history
Evening lecture
Thought-provoking
Historic venue
Tips
🪦commemorative wall honors 800+ Native Americans who died here
⏱️arrive early to explore the mission quadrangle
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