Seneca Village Landscape
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#SenecaVillage was one of the first places in NYC where free Black people owned property. Before the construction of Central Park in 1858, the landscape along what is now the Park’s perimeter from West 82nd to West 89th Street was home to a community of predominately African-American property owners, with their own schools and churches. Learn from #CentralParkConservancy staff member John on why this was a vibrant community. | Central Park
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During the first half of the 19th century, Central Park's perimeter from West 82nd to West 89th Street was home to Seneca Village, a community of predominantly African-Americans, many of whom owned property. The Central Park Conservancy uncovers the history of #SenecaVillage by speaking to historians and Ariel Williams, a descendant of Seneca Village resident Andrew Williams. Watch the video to learn more! #BlackHistoryMonth | Central Park
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Last month we celebrated Juneteenth alongside artists, poets, and neighbors in the historic Seneca Village landscape. Hear from a few of our featured performers Rakiem Walker, Kayden Hern, and Courtney Symone Stanton on what this day and community means to them. 💚 Thank you to everyone who joined this year’s moving event, including DJ Pete Monsanto Jr, Kai Diota Giovanni, and Jayden Antwine! Learn more about the Seneca Village community, located from what is now West 82nd to West 89th Streets,
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“People rented to family members, they lived with adopted children, and they helped each other out, just like we think of a community doing.” In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, our Central Park Conservancy Guides are sharing what they find interesting or surprising about #SenecaVillage. Discover the stories behind this unique community and learn more by joining an official Conservancy tour. Find tickets 🎟️ here: https://bit.ly/4gsmSCy 📷 Photo credits in order of appearance: Double ambrotype portr
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