The Burial Site

The Quaker Burial Ground, also known 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.

The Quakers and Slavery

The 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 1776, the New York Friends Quaker group condemned slavery in trade and practice, and urged others to take action and advocate for the freedom of all individuals. If any members did not follow this, they would be As members of the larger New York Friends’ organization, Mamaroneck Quakers were required to follow this order.

Many Quakers in the New York Friends also advocated for:

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