Amistad Museum

The Amistad Museum, located in New Haven, Connecticut, honors the historic voyage of the slave ship La Amistad and its captives' fight for freedom in 1839. The museum is part of the Connecticut Civil Rights Trail and highlights the struggle against slavery, the legal battle for the captives’ freedom, and the broader Civil Rights movement. It features exhibits on the ship's history, the enslaved Africans' journey, and their legal victory in the U.S. Supreme Court. The museum serves as an educational resource promoting awareness of human rights, justice, and the enduring fight for freedom.