This event, a part of the Tercentennial Celebration at St. James New London, honors the lives and humanity of the two slaves recorded in Bishop Samuel Seabury’s 1796 estate inventory: Nell, 38, and her daughter Rose, 9.

The event is the capstone of a history class project at the Williams School in New London. Students have studied archival documents newly researched by the Witness Stones Project staff and will give their presentations at this event. The 60-voice Killingly High School choir will also perform.

All parishioners and the general public are invited to attend the presentations and tablet dedications, followed by a light reception in the parish hall.

Annually, we gather on Zoom to read the letter, alternating voices for each paragraph. Jan. 20, 11 am. Anyone who wishes to join should email vickimarkanthony@gmail.com for the Zoom link.