African Heritage

Black Burial Grounds: Dutchess

In Dutchess County, burial of Persons of Color took place in separate, segregated cemeteries into the early 20th century. The…

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Black History Resources

DCHS Yearbook Articles Relevant articles published in DCHS Yearbooks, available online at www.dchsny.org/slavery 1987 YEARBOOK. Invisible People, Untold Stories: Historical…

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Walter Patrice Collection

Highlights of the Walter Patrice Collection Profile of Mr. Patrice The donor of this collection is Walter Patrice of Poughkeepsie.…

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DCHS Collections: Documents of Enslavement

Powerful Personal Stories Focusing on numbers can divert our attention away from the personal, powerful stories of endurance and achievement.…

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