Hebron Historical Society

In 1787, Hebron residents rallied to free a local man and his family from slave traders. For those who think the story of Cesar is folklore, review the original documents regarding his rescue, still on file at the Hebron Town Clerk's office.

• 1787: The Abduction and Rescue of Cesar - by Donna McCalla
• Cesar and Lowis: The Rest of the Story
• The Abduction, Rescue and Emancipation of Cesar and Lowis Peters. A brief synopsis written for Yale University's Gilder Lehrman Center's educational program Citizens All: African Americans in Connecticut 1700-1850.
• Depositions given to Connecticut General Assembly in January 1789 in support of Cesar and Lowis's emancipation.