Slavery, Segregation and Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants

In 1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910, there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh – with only one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What happened? Join Staatsburgh Interpreter Zack Veith for a conversation about this transition from a Black presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to a total absence during the Gilded Age. To make the required reservations, click here.