Slavery in the North: Forgetting History and Recovering Memory

The book "Slavery in the North" by Marc Howard Ross is a groundbreaking exploration of the history of enslavement in the Northern colonies and early states.

This comprehensive study uncovers the hidden truth about slavery's presence in Philadelphia, where President George Washington had enslaved Africans in his house just one block from Independence Hall.

The author delves into the controversy surrounding the discovery of this new evidence and asks why slavery in the North has been largely forgotten.

Through a thorough examination of historical sites such as the African Burial Ground in New York, Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, and rediscovered burying grounds, Ross sheds light on the significance of enslavement in the region's economic development.

This thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, memory, and the ongoing struggle for racial justice.