A collection of interactive websites, virtual exhibitions, and research databases that explore enslavement in the Atlantic World and race in America.
Noteworthy
Jupiter Hammon Project Resources: Scholarly Publications
A collection of books, articles, blog posts, and a complete Jupiter Hammon Project bibliography.
Writing Revolution: Jupiter Hammon’s Address to Phillis Wheatley
Jupiter Hammon and Phillis Wheatley were the only two enslaved writers in North America to publish works during the 18th century. Their poetry and prose reflected their deep Christian faiths and contributed to larger discussions about liberty and slavery on both sides of the Atlantic.
Jupiter Hammon and New York’s Long Struggle for Freedom
The practice of chattel slavery in New York has a long history. Rather than ending enslavement outright, New York enacted a series of gradual emancipation laws that created slow and often complicated paths towards freedom.
Rediscovering “Deldune” at Peter Matthiessen’s Home-Studio-Zendo in Sagaponack
An update on the site’s deeper history and noteworthy design.
Restoring Setauket’s Eato House
Preservation Long Island welcomes guest blogger Robert E. Lewis, president of the Setauket-based non-profit Higher Ground Inter-Cultural & Heritage Associates, for an update on the Eato House restoration and a discussion of the site’s fascinating history.