#OTD in 1750, James Varick is born into slavery in Upstate #NewYork. He would go on to have a profound impact upon #abolition efforts, #CivilRights, and religious life for #AfricanAmericans, esp. in #GreenwichVillage and #LowerManhattan. More on his life: https://t.co/da04kjtV52 pic.twitter.com/7Yqj7dDjlg — Village Preservation (GVSHP) (@GVSHP) January 10, 2021








