Quaker-Barker Cemetery

Directly to the left of 2140 Boston Post Rd

Brief History

Historical view of the site

The Quaker Burial Ground, also know as the Quaker-Barker cemetery, is a site integral to Mamaroneck’s history of slavery. This cemetery is located on the site of the original Quaker Meeting House, which was active from 1735 to 1768. Established in 1812, the cemetery saw its final burial in 1905.

Who Were the Quakers?

Quakers were prominent figures in the anti-slavery movement in Mamaroneck, as they were the first religious group to actively oppose it. During a meeting in Mamaroneck in 1776, the New York Friends Quaker group condemned slavery in trade and practice, stating that slavery was inconsistent with their Christian beliefs, and urged others to take action and advocate for the freedom of all individuals.

Many Quakers in the New York Friends also advocated for:

  • Fair payment for labor
  • Education for the children of enslaved workers

Rumors...

Representation of the site's connection to slavery

There are rumors that the Quaker-Barker Cemetery served as a stop in the Underground Railroad: It is said that the mausoleum within the cemetery has a tunnel leading to Peter Jay Munro’s house in Rye. However, this is just a rumor and is yet to be proven.