Rep. Rob Simmons (R-CT), representing Connecticut’s Second District, praised the Southeast Connecticut Chapter of PHCC during remarks presented on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the Amistad project.
The Amistad was constructed in honor of the African slaves. In 1839, these slaves fought for and won their freedom after traveling to Cuba on the original ship. The more than $3 million replica ship now sails the nation’s waterways as an “educational ambassador,” bringing lessons of history, cooperation, and leadership to Americans of all ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds. Its home base is New Haven, CT.