3 Centuries of a Black Family in JP, from Slavery to Freedom (Event Video)

Hidden Jamaica Plain researchers present the remarkable multi-generational story of a resilient Black family whose history spanned three centuries, intertwined with the history of Jamaica Plain and local Black and Indigenous communities. Enslaved in the 1700s, Peter Bridgham gained his freedom and established a Centre Street homestead that nurtured four generations. Presentation given October 18, 2026.

ColonialJamaica Plain Historical SocietyOctober 19, 2026First Church in Jamaica Plainevent video, book talk, Firefighters

A 1775 Eye Witness Account of Jamaica Plain (Event Video)

A talk by Hidden Jamaica Plain about their research into the remarkable letter written by Sarah Winslow Deming about how she escaped British-occupied Boston and took temporary refuge in Jamaica Plain in April 1775. Lucinda, whom Sarah enslaved, was with her and this talk focuses in on what is known about Lucinda. Presentation given April 28, 2025.

ColonialJamaica Plain Historical SocietyApril 29, 2025First Church in Jamaica Plainevent video, book talk, Firefighters

Colonial Era