Deepening Historical Understanding: Recommended Resources

This section is designed to guide those who wish to explore the rich and multifaceted history of our region related to the Revolutionary Era.

1. Slavery in the North, Indigeneity, New Amsterdam/New Netherlands under the Dutch vs. British

Below are suggested websites, articles, and books for those interested in exploring issues such as slavery in the North, Indigeneity, New Amsterdam/New Netherlands under the Dutch vs. British, paper genocide, and resistance. This list is intended as a starting point and was created by Teresa Vega to encourage everyone to dig deeply into the archives—libraries, historical societies, newspapers, etc.—to re-examine what has been written and what may have been left out of the historical record. Writing those who have been left out back into the historical narrative is crucial. Only when we consider history from all perspectives can we truly understand how this country came into being.

Teresa Vega, Rye Historical Society Board of Trustees

• Link: Musings of an Afro-Indigenous Descendant, 250th Anniversary Committee
  Reflections on a Long Year of Revolution.

2. Explore Pam McGuire’s Research

• Link: Explore Pam McGuire’s in-depth research into the pivotal events of 1774
  Pam McGuire’s work sheds light on this transformative period in Rye's history, offering insights into local responses to revolutionary fervor. She will present her findings at the upcoming RR250 meeting in April, providing a detailed perspective on the community’s role during this critical time.