André Pierre, Retour Des Esprits Guinen Après La Guerre d’Indépendance d’Haiti (Return of the Spirits of Ginen After Haiti's War for Independence) (detail), 1990. Oil on canvas. The Fulling Collection.
André Pierre, Retour Des Esprits Guinen Après La Guerre d’Indépendance d’Haiti (Return of the Spirits of Ginen After Haiti's War for Independence) (detail), 1990. Oil on canvas. The Fulling Collection.
The United States and Haiti: When History (and Revolutions) Binds Us
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $28 / $35
Livestream $16 / $20
Whether in the words of famous Massachusetts abolitionists or in Black Americans’ naming conventions in the years of Reconstruction following the Civil War, the Haitian Revolution’s influence appears in many places—some expected, some surprising—throughout the history of the United States. Learn more about the connection between America and the Haitian Revolution, discover some of the meaningful comparisons between the two, and gain a deeper understanding of this relationship’s impact on freedom movements past and present.
Charlot Lucien, artist, historian, storyteller, founder and director of the Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute scholar at UMass Boston.
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full eight-session “America at 250: Expanding the American Story Through Art” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Livestream Tickets
The livestream ticket gives access to a live feed of the event that can be watched remotely. You must be logged in to the account used to purchase the ticket in order to access the livestream on the Video Content page. Please log in at least 5 minutes before the start of the event to test your connection.
Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.
Bag Checks
All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff. Backpacks, large bags, all liquids including hand sanitizer and sunscreen, and outside food or drink are not permitted. Exceptions are made for medical or religious needs. All bags are strongly discouraged, and any bags larger than 11” x 15” must be checked in the Coat Room upon entry. Read our full bag check policy.