Norman K. Dann PhD, researcher and biographer of members of the Gerrit Smith family of Peterboro, continues the Gerrit Smith Family Series at 4 p.m. at the Smithfield Community Center, 5255 Pleasant Valley Road, Peterboro NY 13134.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Gerrit Smith: The Practical Dreamer Norm Dann examines Gerrit’s benevolence and philanthropy in his perusal of human rights movements. Gerrit operated the land sales business started by Peter in order to have the resources to lubricate social change in the direction of equitable treatment of all persons. Smith believed his wealth was “a divine gift to give away.”