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About The KitNever before has so much information about the legacy and contributions of slaves and freed blacks to the history of new york been available in such a convenient and attractive package. The kit, acclaimed by the NY Times, consists of 52 separate cards that profile a cross-section of the city's most important african-american historical sites including Seneca Village, The African Burial Ground, The Colored Orphan Asylum and Downing's Oyster House. Developed by some of the leading researchers in the field and funded by a grant from JPMorganChase, this never-before-seen educational kit with companion website, podcasts, and detailed historical maps is now available at retail. »Learn More
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Land of the Blacks…Seneca Village…The Slave Market…Execution Grounds…African Free School…African Burial Ground…Colored Orphan Asylum…Where are these places? Why are they important?
You might be surprised to learn that they are all in New York. Each place is important in the story of African American, and American, history. At these historic sites, people of African descent such as Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, David Ruggles, and James McCune Smith helped shape the course of New York and the nation.
The personal sacrifices and struggles of these Americans are woven into the cultural fabric of the nation. Their experiences and contributions give an intimate snapshot of a people’s courage, spirit of rebellion, and ability to survive, that hopefully will help us change the way we view history.
There are thousands of untold stories and hundreds of unsung heroes who deserve to be recognized. It is our hope that by helping to fill in this little-known chapter of New York and American history, you will gain a better understanding of the struggle for freedom within the context of slavery and the role that Africans played in the economic and cultural development of New York and America.