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Honoring the Lives of Enslaved Persons

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Between 1670 and 1826 at least 300 enslaved and indentured African Americans and Native Americans labored in the historic town of Lyme.

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Today, Witness Stones honor the humanity and the contributions of vital members of our community. The bronze plaques that mark sites of enslavement on Lyme Street restore forgotten history and serve as memorials to those once held here in bondage.

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Learn more about the individuals commemorated with
Old Lyme Witness Stones.

Learn about each location, including addresses and
parking restrictions for the Black Hall location.

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Please note, this website, like history, is constantly evolving as we learn more. We will update these pages as new information and resources become available. 

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Header Image: Lyme Street, showing, on left, house formerly of Richard McCurdy; at center, house formerly of Stephen J. Lord. LHSA at the Florence Griswold Museum.

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