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.

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