Beriah Green – Abolitionist Visionary with an Edge
Beriah Green (1795-1874) was the president of New York’s hotbed of abolitionism, the Oneida Institute, and envisioned a truly egalitarian interracial society.
Month: March 2022
David Ruggles and the New York Committee of Vigilance
David Ruggles was New York’s most radical, infamous, and hated black abolitionist, and the chief operative of the New York Committee of Vigilance.
Robert Townsend: Possibly Washington’s most important Spy
Robert Townsend, a central member of Washington’s Spies in New York, during the Revolutionary War, is credited with major contributions to the patriot success.
Gerrit Smith – Social Justice Trailblazer made in New York
Gerrit Smith was a wealthy radical abolitionist and social reformer from NY. He donated millions to social causes and helped hundreds of slaves.