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Witness Stones Project Adds Another Chapter to Madison History

WSP · Jun 1, 2022 ·

This new stone honoring Niger has been installed at Horse Pond, at the intersection of Horse Pond and Wildcat Roads. (Photo by Ben Rayner/The Source)

By Ben Raynor in The Source on June 1, 2022

MADISON — The Country School of Madison last week conducted its third installation for the Witness Stones Project, which is a national movement that allows students and municipalities to explore the history of enslavement in their towns. This current stone has an even more special meaning for many in town as investigation has revealed the incredible history of a Madison slave and his contributions. Continue reading.

Country School Students Honor Theophilus Niger

WSP · May 23, 2022 ·

On Monday, May 23, 2022, students from The Country School in Madison gathered their community to share the history and honor the life of Theophilus Niger.

Witness Stones Project Installation Ceremony Honoring Theophilus Niger

WSP · May 11, 2022 ·

Monday, May 23, 2022
8:15 a.m.
Hosted by the Country School at
Horse Pond Park
Madison, Connecticut

The Country School will bring the Madison community together to remember and honor Theophilus Niger and to place a Witness Stone in his memory.

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Monday, May 23, 2022 8:15 a.m. Hosted by the Country School at Horse Pond Park Madison, Connecticut

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Monday, May 23, 2022
8:15 a.m.
Hosted by the Country School at
Horse Pond Park
Madison, Connecticut