In 1825, Black residents and the AME Zion Church bought land in Manhattan and began to build the community that would become known as Seneca Village. Despite New York's passage of emancipation laws, African Americans were still treated as second-class citizens.
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Seneca Village provided a haven for residents who built churches, a school for Black children, and at least 50 homes. Learn more on our Searchable Museum: s.si.edu/3vnAyNQ #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory
@NMAAHC There has been some excellent archaeological work done at the Seneca Village site: projects.mcah.columbia.edu/seneca_village/