Spencer Lancaster, New London's first Black selectman, watched on Thursday as a historical plaque was unveiled outside his home. It was one of 15 plaques that make up the city's new Black Heritage Trail. Learn more about the trail at https://visitnewlondon.org/black-heri...



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