Honoring Black History: Mingo Niles of Ferrisburgh

Mingo Niles was likely the longest serving employee of the Robinson family. He worked for them intermittently for about 30 years, his name appearing here and there in farm ledgers.

The Underground Railroad provided an avenue for enslaved persons to find freedom, but in recent years historians have learned that freedom seekers found many ways to fight for autonomy.

This is the second in a four-part series Rokeby Museum is contributing to honor Black History Month.

A white savior narrative developed that centered the benevolence of white Abolitionists, particularly Quakers, while minimizing the Black freedom seeker to a recipient of white charitability and an associate in their own story.

In Celebration of Black History Month, from the Sheldon Museum Archives: This is a three-part series addressing the presence of Black Americans in early Addison County. Two weeks ago, we introduced the topic and shared relevant documents available at the … (read more)

In Celebration of Black History Month, From the Sheldon Museum Archives: This is a three-part series addressing the presence of Black Americans in early Addison County. Last week, we introduced the topic and shared relevant documents available at the Shel … (read more)

In Celebration of Black History Month, from the Sheldon Museum Archives — This is a three-part series addressing the presence of Black Americans in early Addison County. Today we introduce the topic and share relevant documents available at the Sheldon’s … (read more)

FERRISBURGH — In recognition of Black History Month, Rokeby Museum will be open Sundays in February, from noon to 5 p.m., for exhibits and special programs for children, teens and adults.  Admission to the museum is $10/adult; $8/children age 5 and up. Th … (read more)