While most Americans may recognize Wedgwood jasperware by sight, few know that its creator Josiah Wedgwood ardently opposed slavery. Wedgwood,… Read More
Tag: manumission
Restoring Dignity to African American Narratives in the City and Town of Rye
By Suzanne Clary When we invited Joseph McGill, Jr., founder of the Slave Dwelling Project, to speak at the Jay… Read More
Manumission Document Tells Story of Emancipation in New York & Westchester
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is pleased to announce the generous gift of an original manumission document for its African-American… Read More
Manumission Document Tells Story of Emancipation in New York
Above photo: Mel Burruss, Carol Ubosi, David Thomas, Joan Grangenois-Thomas and Doris Bailey Reavis with the Jay meadow behind them… Read More
The Jays and the Abolition of Slavery: From Manumission to Emancipation
This landmark exhibit will examine the prevalence of slavery in New York and the role of John Jay and his… Read More