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May 16th, 2026

The History of Slavery in New Jersey

2026-06-15 14:30:00 2026-06-15 16:30:00 America/New_York The History of Slavery in New Jersey Slavery shaped New Jersey from the 1600s through the Revolution. Learn about Lewis Morris, Colonel Tye, and others as author Rick Geffken uncovers the state's overlooked history of enslavement. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Monday, June 15
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-15 14:30:00 2026-06-15 16:30:00 America/New_York The History of Slavery in New Jersey Slavery shaped New Jersey from the 1600s through the Revolution. Learn about Lewis Morris, Colonel Tye, and others as author Rick Geffken uncovers the state's overlooked history of enslavement. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Slavery shaped New Jersey from the 1600s through the Revolution. Learn about Lewis Morris, Colonel Tye, and others as author Rick Geffken uncovers the state's overlooked history of enslavement.

Dutch and English settlers brought the first enslaved people to New Jersey in the seventeenth century. Lewis Morris brought Barbadian slaves to his Monmouth County estate in 1675. By the time of the Revolutionary War, slavery was a well-established practice on farms throughout New Jersey. "Colonel Tye," an escaped slave from Rumson joined the British during the war and led raids into towns near his former home. Author Rick Geffken reveals these and other stories from New Jersey's dark history of enslavement.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

TAGS: | Juneteenth | HistoryOCL |

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The History of Slavery in New Jersey
Mon, Jun 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Slavery shaped New Jersey from the 1600s through the Revolution. Learn about Lewis Morris, Colonel Tye, and others as author Rick Geffken uncovers the state's overlooked history of enslavement.
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