Parish Histories

Episcopal churches and communities across the Northeast confronting their historical involvement in the slave economy.

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul (Boston, MA)

Find the full report on the Cathedral’s ties to slavery on their website.
Church of the Messiah (Woods Hole, MA)

Read Mary Anne Mann’s Notes on the Founding of the Church.
Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)

Read the report from the Presidential Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery.
King's Chapel (Boston, MA)

Explore the 2019 report on Slavery and King’s Chapel and their 2022 presentation to the Reparations Community of Practice.
Old South Church (Boston, MA)

Read Emily Ross’ “Report on Members of Color at Old South Church and Members who Enslaved People of Color.”
St. Stephen's (Boston, MA)

Repentance and reparations at St. Stephen’s.
The Trinity Church Lot at Mount Hope Cemetery (Boston, MA)

Learn about the Trinity Church Lot at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Trinity Southport (Southport, CT)

Report coming soon. Visit their website for more information.

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul (Boston, MA)