Re-examining Old Lyme's Abolitionist Past

A recent CT Insider article highlights how archival research at the Florence Griswold Museum revealed information that challenged long-held beliefs about Old Lyme’s abolitionist past. New findings reveal that many of the town’s colonial and federal-era homes—including the Griswold House—have deeper ties to slavery than previously understood. The museum’s photography exhibition, Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams, offers a powerful new lens on Old Lyme’s complex history and underscores the importance of re-examining the narratives we inherit.

Their Kindred Earth is on view at the Florence Griswold Museum until June 22, 2025.