Friends of the Green. New Haven

06/20/2026

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Friday's Juneteenth celebration on the New Haven Green honored local history with events, speakers, and more.

06/19/2026

We marched, we sang and we listened with intent to the words of many regarding Lucy & Lois Tritton. Thank you to all who participated especially our friend Jill Marie Snyder who's research & dedication facilitated the Green's distinction of officially being added to the CT Freedom Trail.
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Author Jill Snyder kicked off Friday's Juneteenth celebrations in downtown New Haven by leading a procession around the Green -- recalling the walk that Lucy Tritton and her daughter Lois were forced to take after they were sold into slavery in 1824, the last two enslaved people to be sold on the Gr...

06/07/2026

Did you know Lucy & Lois (Mother & Daughter) were the last two enslaved people's auctioned on the New Haven March 8, 1825.
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One week from today! Organized by St. Luke's & Trinity, and open to the wider community:

St. Luke’s & Trinity on the Green are hosting a joint prayer service at the graveside of Lois Tritton and her grandson Frederick. We remember the historic significance of Lois and her mother Lucy, as the last two enslaved people sold by auction on the New Haven Green. We pause in this month when we observe Juneteenth: to honor their story, to acknowledge other stories of freedom deferred, and to pray for a more just and loving future.

Details: https://www.trinitynewhaven.org/calendar/dedication-amp-commemoration-lucy-and-lois-tritton-amp-their-descendants

Consider joining us for other events surrounding Juneteenth: https://www.trinitynewhaven.org/juneteenth-2026

06/05/2026

Thursdays on the Green at 5pm. Volunteers welcome to help 💧 the 🌳. 💚

06/05/2026

05/30/2026

Clean the Green canceled due to rain 🌧 Hope to see you next time!

05/12/2026

MAY YOUR STORY GUIDE US TO A MORE JUST AND LOVING FUTURE ❤️
Lucy & Lois Tritton Tritton were the last two enslaved people auctioned on the New Haven Green March 8, 1825. Lois & her Grandson Frederick are buried in the Blake Street Cemetery.
Thank you to the many hands & hearts that made this possible.
Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green
New Haven Friends of the Dead Luke'sEpiscopalChurch
Jill Marie Snyder
Witness Stones Project

05/12/2026

A great piece on the Center Church (aka first church) crypt! Center Church On The Green

05/09/2026

We had fun today! Thank you to the volunteers that Cleaned the Green (8 bags of litter & 674 cigarette butts), handed out FotG info & wild flower seeds for diversity during the festival.

05/08/2026

Exciting things happening on the Green tomorrow!!
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This Saturday on the Green!