Last Sunday, the Rye Historical Society took us back in time, showing us our rich past on a tour of the Greenwood Union and African Cemeteries. The former dates back to the late 1830s, the latter was created in 1860.
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Last Sunday, the Rye Historical Society took us back in time, showing us our rich past on a tour of the Greenwood Union and African Cemeteries. The former dates back to the late 1830s, the latter was created in 1860.
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The tour revealed how diverse our history is and enriched our education of the individuals behind the names we know well: Dearborn, Fremd, Parsons, and Wainwright. And docents filled us in on the lives of many previously lesser-known, but no less illustrious, residents: Edward Eagan, Charles Francis, and Edwin Purdy.
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For those who missed the tour, you can purchase the booklet at the Square House for a nominal amount and take a self-guided visit at your leisure.
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—Photos by Robin Jovanovich