Local History: Exploring the Green Book

Exploring the Green Book: A Lifeline for African Americans Traveling During Segregation

There were many variations of the Green Books that were used as tools by African Americans, particularly those who desired to travel and enjoy themselves without concerns of experiencing racism. In this presentation, you will hear the stories of the Seacoast locals whose homes and businesses served as vacation spots for African American travelers wanting to find safe places and avoid the humiliation often experienced that could, without warning, prohibit Black people from entering the same spaces as whites.

Registration is required. This event is free and open to all. 

About the Presenter
Nur Shoop leads the Green Book Tour and the Thirst for Freedom Tour which focuses on Portsmouth's slave economy through the civil rights movement. She is a Sankofa Scholar and lead tour guide with the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. She has been with BHTNH for 8 years. An experienced tour guide, Nur has developed key strategies for sharing and interpreting conflicting histories, and is certified as a guide by the National Association for Interpretation.