County Executive George Latimer Invites you to join the Westchester County African-American Advisory Board, African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee (AAHW400), Jay Heritage Center, Friends of the African American Cemetery, Incorporated and Westchester County Historical Society for
Preserving Westchester’s African-American Heritage: Engaging Youth & Community
Saturday, September 28, 2019
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Enjoy docent led tours of Rye’s landmark African-American Cemetery. The Cemetery is located at 215 North Street, Rye. Tours will take place from 11am to 1pm.
Learn about ongoing monument restoration efforts by “Friends of the African American Cemetery, Inc.”.
Followed by an opening reception of breathtaking historic late 19th and early 20th century photos at the historic Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, co-hosted by descendants of the families interred at the cemetery. The exhibit and reception will take place at the Van Norden Carriage House from 1pm – 3pm.
FREE and Open to the Public. FREE PARKING
Note: Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.
For more info visit the official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AAHW400/ or email AAHW400 Chairperson Kisha Skipper aahw400cc@gmail.com
Photos courtesy of Carol Ubosi nee Smith and Family, Robinette Robinson, Donna Lockley and Dave Thomas. Thank you to Con Edison for supporting this program.