Old York Historical Society
3 Lindsay RoadShortly after York’s settlement in the 1630s, Thomas Gorges wrote to Governor of Maine Ferdinando Gorges in England and raised the question of using slave labor to help establish the new colony. From the mid 17th century to Massachusetts’ abolition of slavery in 1783, enslaved people were present in York Village and York County. Learn about the people of color who were forced to live and labor in York during this time period, the primary sources that shed light on their lives, and their treatment in the court system and at the Old Gaol.
The tour begins promptly at the Old York Museum Center at 3 Lindsay Rd. Parking is available along Lindsay Road and in Old York’s parking lot. Please arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to the start time.
The tour lasts approximately an hour, and covers a two-block area along York Street. The terrain is uneven, and comfortable shoes are recommended. There is a slight incline on Gaol Hill.
Jun 3, 2021 - Aug 27, 2026
Old York Historical Society
3 Lindsay Road
Old York cares for 16 buildings, 20 properties, more than 20,000 artifacts, 50,000 archival objects in the library, and serves thousands of people annually through tours, educational programs, exhibitions, and special events.
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