1850 – The Lansingburgh Historical Society

Lansingburgh School District 1 “Colored Department” (1847-1851+)

For a period of time, in compliance with a state law enacted in 1847, there was a “colored department” or “colored school” in School District 1. Here again is a relatively little-explored topic. It seems possible that such a school… Continue Reading →

“Proceedings of the Colored Citizens of Lansingburgh” (1850)

Proceedings of the Colored Citizens of Lansingburgh in relation to the Fugitive Slave Law. At a meeting of the colored citizens of Lansingburgh, held at the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Pitt street, Oct 8th, 1850, FRISBY WAY was called… Continue Reading →

December 7, 2016

At the Herman Melville House

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Lansingburgh School District 1 “Colored Department” (1847-1851+)

“Proceedings of the Colored Citizens of Lansingburgh” (1850)