The Legacy of the Lemmon Slave Case and the Contribution of John Jay II

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Historical Society of the New York Courts in conjunction with the Jay Heritage Center conducted a compelling program entitled: The Legacy of the Lemmon Slave Case and the Contribution of John Jay II.?The event featured a conversation with author and retired Court of Appeals Judge Albert M. Rosenblatt.? Judge Rosenblatt authored the book, The Eight: The Lemmon Slave Case and the Fight for Freedom.? The program was moderated by Judge Philippe Solages of the Nassau County Supreme Court.? A special guest appearance was made by Luanne Wills-Merrell, who is a descendant of two of the formerly enslaved people.? The event was co-sponsored by the Westchester Bar Association and the Westchester Black Bar Association.

The conversation between Judge Rosenblatt and Judge Solages focused on a variety of historical issues including slavery in United States and in New York, freedom suits, the Underground Railroad, and the abolition movement. Read more and watch the video here. https://jayheritagecenter.org/2023/10/30/our-whole-history-matters-the-lemmon-slave-case/