UB Hosts Workshop on Enslavement and Emancipation Records

On Wednesday, the University of Belize History Program, the Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR), and the Belize Archives and Records Service (BARS) conducted a workshop titled “Decoding the Past: Reading Archival Records on Enslavement and Emancipation in Belize.” 

This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance historical research and publications in Belize.

The event was designed for students and Belizean Studies teachers to explore and discuss archival documents related to enslavement and emancipation in Belize. Participants had the chance to develop their palaeographic skills by examining documents in various handwriting styles and conditions.

The workshop aimed to help historians and educators improve their ability to study and preserve historical documents, potentially providing new insights into Belize’s past.