In partnership with School of the Holy Child, join RHS for the Second Annual Witness Stones Ceremony as we continue our tradition of honoring the memory of individuals who were enslaved in our community.

This year, Holy Child students focused their research on Sibb Lewis, a women enslaved in Rye by Billa Theall, whose children were baptized at Christ Church in the early 1800s.The ceremony will include the installation of a witness stone for Sibb, with remarks from local officials as well as Holy Child staff and students who studied Sibb's life.

At its core, the Witness Stones Project is a non-profit initiative aiming to recognize the lives and contributions of enslaved individuals in local communities. The Project goes above and beyond to collaborate with local schools, encouraging students to experience unique ways to engage with the robust histories in their communities.

Both the Project and the school collaborate with local historical repositories and organizations to help provide primary source materials for their students. As a capstone to their project, the three organizations inter witness stones, small stone markers detailing the name and history of each individual, to help in remembering those who have made a significant impact on our history.

The ceremony will take place at Knapp House at 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 on Tuesday, May 27th at 9:30am.

Attendance is free and open to the public.