Slavery in Mamaroneck Township
February 10 & 17, 7:00-8:00 PM

Billy and Jinny from a painting by Robert R. Mott, circa 1814

The Mamaroneck Public Library, the Mamaroneck and Larchmont Historical Societies and REALM (Recognizing Enslaved Africans of Larchmont-Mamaroneck) invite you to join us on Zoom for two one-hour programs on Slavery in Mamaroneck Township. 

Session #1 – Wednesday, February 10, 7:00-8:00 pm 

We will review the history of slavery in New York and delve into records showing the extent of slavery in Mamaroneck Township, the land which now encompasses the villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck and the unincorporated area of Mamaroneck Town. 

The Presenters:  John Jay College Professor Ned Benton, Co-Director of the New York Slavery Records Index; and John Pritts, Mamaroneck Village historian and Co-President of the Mamaroneck Historical Society. Ned and John are members of REALM, a group working to recognize the contributions of enslaved Africans in the development of Mamaroneck Township.

Register for one or both sessions at the Mamaroneck Public Library Events Page:

https://www.mamaronecklibrary.org/events/

or click here
 https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tcuihrTMqHdM0zoE85MFo-Uprc8jFEimf

For more on Slavery in Mamaroneck Township & REALM see:
mamaroneckhistory.org/recognizing