Friends of Abolitionist Place

06/09/2026

welcomes guest organization Dads for All for a special Father's Day edition of Mama Joy's Walking led by our wonderful guides, Raul and Shawne. During our walk, we’ll have the pleasure of hearing from Justin Cohen, founder of Dads for All, as he shares their inspiring latest updates.
We’d love for you to join us on June 13 @ 1 pm! Tap here to register.

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Or email [email protected] if you'd like to represent your own organization on a future tour.
We can’t wait to see you there!

04/30/2026

Friends of Abolitionist Place want to thank Brooklyn Org for giving us the opportunity to share and connect with the community for We had a great day at

04/16/2026

It's always whenever cohorts link up!

02/14/2026

Let's make sure 227 Abolitionist Place becomes the Heritage Center it's meant to be!

02/02/2026

✨ Today we honor history. Tomorrow… we carry it forward.
On this day, we celebrate the anniversary of 227 Abolitionist Place becoming a landmark, a living reminder of Black resistance, cultural self-sufficiency, and community power in Downtown Brooklyn.
In the spirit of Mama Joy’s legacy,
Friends of Abolitionist Place has something very special on the horizon.
It’s a tribute.
It’s practical.
It’s made to be carried by the community.
👀 A big surprise is coming soon.
Stay close. History is about to walk with you.

12/02/2025

Give today to protect 227 Abolitionist Place — a landmark of Black resistance, freedom, and community. Your donation ensures preservation, education, and truth-telling for generations to come.

Donate — The Abolitionist Heritage Center https://share.google/e7ObnXvB1vg3akzqm

Give with Joy!The work to preserve the Thomas and Harriet Lee Truesdale home in Downtown Brooklyn began when Mama Joy discovered the significance of 227 Duffield Street. Today that work had evolved and continues as we work to establish the Abolitionist Heritage Center. Will you help us build? Donate

11/11/2025

Today marks the anniversary of the Wilmington Riots. Let this be a day of remembrance where we unerase this tragedy and pay homage to those who were taken for daring to live in dignity and freedom.

10/27/2025

Join Friends of Abolitionist Place, Lefferts Historic House, and Weeksville Thursday at 7pm as Pratt students do a poster presentation on these 3 Historic Sites.

📍FREE
📍AT: Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush
📍THURS

09/04/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEWIS LATIMER!

Impact and Legacy
Lewis Latimer died on December 11, 1928 at the age of 80 in Flushing, Queens, New York.

Despite the economic and social challenges he faced, he was a pioneer in the field of technology, who made important contributions such as the lightbulb and the telephone, which continue to shape modern life.

Latimer is a symbol of perseverance and his contributions and advocacy for education and equal rights have had a meaningful and long-lasting impact.
INFO OBTAINED FROM: https://www.lewislatimerhouse.org/about