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A Gilded Age Tale of Murder, Money and Madness

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ClassGraphic In 1885, the unexpected death of the beloved Benjamin J. Burton polarized the close-knit community of Newport and made headlines across the country. Burton was a trailblazing entrepreneur once thought to be the wealthiest Black businessman in Rhode Island. The prime suspect is his son-in-law, a dashing medical student set to become one of the country’s first Black surgeons. The resulting trial tears the town in two. The authors present to you this true story of money, murder, and madness.
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1 Session(s)
Fri

Location
OLLI

Instructor
MultipleInstructor :
1.Kay Adams2.Nancy Markey 

Tuition: 

$15.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
3/14/2025 Fri 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Kingston, OLLI  Map Nancy Markey  ; Kay Adams  ClassRoom

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