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KOFI’S FIRE is an interactive graphic novel about the 1741 Conspiracy produced by Historic Hudson Valley.

Historic Hudson Valley

Historic Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit education organization in Westchester County, New York that welcomes visitors to historic landmarks of national significance in the Hudson Valley. Supported by scholarly research, Historic Hudson Valley interprets the history, architecture, landscape, and culture of the Hudson Valley, advancing its importance and thereby assuring its preservation. Through tours, programs, special events, and digital media, Historic Hudson Valley makes meaning for diverse audiences.

Slavery in the Colonial North

Historic Hudson Valley is committed to sharing the history of Northern Slavery through on-site, in-school, and digital offerings under the heading Slavery in the Colonial North. This commitment is supported by decades of research at our own sites and throughout the mid-Atlantic states. Historic Hudson Valley hopes to tell the stories of those who endured this terrible injustice with accuracy and sensitivity. By bringing this history to the widest possible audience, HHV hopes to dispel the persistent myths about American slavery and to honor the humanity of those who were not treated as human beings in their lifetimes.

KOFI'S FIRE

KOFI’S FIRE is intended to help students, teachers, and the interested public engage with a forgotten story in the history of Northern enslavement. This interactive graphic novel is inspired by the true story of a revolt involving enslaved people and indentured servants in 1741 New York City. While KOFI’S FIRE is based on historical research it uses fictional elements to tell a fuller story of Black life in colonial New York, which was excluded from documents written at the time. This narrative includes acts of violence and intimidation. For more specific information see the content advisory.

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