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In Dutchess County, burial of Persons of Color took place in separate, segregated cemeteries into the early 20th century. The last known such burial was Lemuel Jackson of Red Hook, buried in the Turkey Hill “Colored Cemetery” in the Town of Milan in 1927. In addition to segregated cemeteries, there were segregated sections of larger cemeteries, often disallowing permanent markers. There were homestead or farm burials, as was the tradition especially prior to the Civil War. There were some, but few instances where highly regarded servants were buried in a predominantly White cemetery.

Upon acquiring one of her paintings in 1878, Vassar College announced in its newspaper, Vassar Miscellany, that the magic of Clowes’ works stemmed from “…those transparently solid flesh tints!” Which is as apt a description as can be found and well demonstrated here. If you would like occasional updates and information including special, limited events, please share your email below. Please feel free to contact Bill Jeffway at bill.jeffway@dchsny.org with any questions or comments. Thank you. From DCHS Caroline Clowes Collection Self-advancing, or use arrows Click arrow to play 4-minute video Exhibition organized by Miss Clowes Slideshow: the story of Caroline Morgan Clowes Self-advancing, or use buttons below images