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Summary: The Hidden Sites of Slavery and Freedom is a walking talking tour of New York City. Legacies: Contemporary Artists Reflect on Slavery provides a contemporary perspective on slavery and its symbols, while reminding us that slavery still afflicts people of all races today. The media is available in multiple formats: 1. Podcast in MP3 audio - walk and listen, 2. Vodcast (video podcast) with images - plug into the experience with rare images from the New-York Historical Society, 3. Cell phone - call 1-800-895-8161 and push an extension, and 4. Written script - catch all the details. Presented by The New-York Historical Society at www.nyhistory.org. Sponsored by Verizon at foundation.verizon.com. Supported by United States Department of Education at www.ed.gov. Created by Cutlass at www.ctlss.com.
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Saint Peters Church, established in 1785 is the oldest catholic parish in New York City. Pierre Toussaint, along with many Haitian refugees worshiped at Saint Peters.
Saint Peters Church, established in 1785 is the oldest catholic parish in New York City. Pierre Toussaint, along with many Haitian refugees worshiped at Saint Peters.
Old Saint Patricks Cathedral was New Yorks first Catholic Cathedral, built between 1809 and 1815. Pierre Toussaint donated money for the construction of Old Saint Patricks, and was buried there with his family alongside other prominent Catholic New Yorkers.
Old Saint Patricks Cathedral was New Yorks first Catholic Cathedral, built between 1809 and 1815. Pierre Toussaint donated money for the construction of Old Saint Patricks, and was buried there with his family alongside other prominent Catholic New Yorkers.
Madame Berard, wife of a French plantation owner, fled the revolution in Haiti with her family and slaves and arrived in New York in 1787. One of her slaves, Pierre Toussaint, supported her for years on income from his hairdressing skills.
Madame Berard, wife of a French plantation owner, fled the revolution in Haiti with her family and slaves and arrived in New York in 1787. One of her slaves, Pierre Toussaint, supported her for years on income from his hairdressing skills.
Euphemia Toussaint was Pierres orphaned niece. Pierre and Juliet took her in as their own child. She died when she was a teenager from tuberculosis.
Euphemia Toussaint was Pierres orphaned niece. Pierre and Juliet took her in as their own child. She died when she was a teenager from tuberculosis.
Juliet Toussaint was Pierre Toussaints wife. He bought her freedom when she was 15 years old. Like Pierre, she was extremely benevolent, and an important member of the community.
Juliet Toussaint was Pierre Toussaints wife. He bought her freedom when she was 15 years old. Like Pierre, she was extremely benevolent, and an important member of the community.
Pierre Toussaint may soon be Americas first black saint. Born a slave on a sugar plantation in Haiti, he fled the Revolution with his master and arrived in New York City in 1787, where he became a successful hairdresser and a beloved philanthropist.
Pierre Toussaint may soon be Americas first black saint. Born a slave on a sugar plantation in Haiti, he fled the Revolution with his master and arrived in New York City in 1787, where he became a successful hairdresser and a beloved philanthropist.
