In addition to all Induction Day programming, enjoy an all- inclusive experience through dinner and conversation. We invite you to sit alongside the nominators, descendants, historians, NAHOF Cabinet of Freedom, and fellow supporters like you.

As we reflect on the past and our own role in making change, we enjoy a delicious local upstate New York meal together and spend additional time at NAHOF Museum. Menu coming soon.

This ticket includes the entire day of programming around Induction Day and a catered dinner.

Induction Day Program

• 10 am-Tour of the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark with Dr. Norm K. Dann
• 11 am-National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum opens
• 11 am - 5 pm: National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum open for tours

Inductee Symposia at the Peterboro Methodist Church

• 1:15 pm - Welcome and Remarks by Alden Max Smith, Interim President of NAHOF
• 1:30 pm - William Wells Brown
• 2:30 pm - William Jay and John Jay II
• 3:30 pm - Samuel Ringgold Ward
• 5 pm - Dinner and Conversation, Smithfield Community Center (Dinner Reservations required by 10/7)
• 7 pm - Induction Ceremony, Peterboro Methodist Church

Catered buffet dinner by Executive Chef Andrew Hengst of Ye Olde Landmark Tavern.

In alignment with our featured New York State Abolitionists, this curated meal has been designed to celebrate seasonal New York favorites.

Buffet Menu:

Mixed greens with roasted beet, spiced pumpkin seeds, shaved fennel, feta and maple-balsamic vinaigrette

Entre:

• Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apple & Herb Stuffing and Mustard-Cider Sauce

• Chicken option (TBA)

• Stuffed Delicata Squash (vegetarian)

Sides:

• Braised Red Cabbage

• Roasted Root Vegetables

• Wild Rice pilaf

Dessert: Apple Crisp