Commemorating History: James Mars Witness Stone Ceremony in Norfolk

Witness Stone for James Mars, which was installed in Norfolk. A ceremony commemorating the stone’s installation was held on Saturday, May 1. Photo by Chris Rabago.

By Shaw Israel Izikson in the Winsted Phoenix on May 1, 2021.

NORFOLK — A ceremony was held for the unveiling of a Witness Stone for James Mars on Saturday, May 1. According to the Witness Stone project’s website at witnessstonesproject.org, a Witness Stone is a marker that recalls an enslaved individual at a site of significance. Continue reading.