Hidden in Plain Sight- The Bray School: Discovery, Research  &  Restoration

Jamaican Heritage Renewal, formerly called The Friends of the Georgian Society of Jamaica (FGSJ) was established in the UK in 1993 (originally with the aim of supporting the work of the GSJ est. Jamaica 1967) out of concern at the destruction and neglect of  Jamaica's built heritage particularly Georgian-era, both large and small and racially diverse structures throughout the island.Since then, working as a separate but parallel organisation with charitable status, we have provided funds to help the conservation and restoration of a number of Jamaican historic buildings, most notably the post office in Falmouth, formerly enslaved residences, and the Iron Bridge near Spanish Town.Our principal aims1. To preserve, restore and maintain Jamaica's historic buildings, with special emphasis on the period 1720-1850, known in Jamaica as the Georgian Period. The FGSJ has encouraged and supported financially the restoration of a number of structures throughout the island, and continues to do so.2. To stimulate interest in and promote an appreciation of the value of Jamaica's diverse built heritage for all people . We hold severaltalksa year on diverse topics such as industrial architecture,  African Jamaican burial sites, book launches and genealogy. We also publish newsletters and organise heritage tours to Jamaica.

Jamaican Heritage Renewal

A talk on the recently discovered oldest school (1760) dedicated to Black education in the US by Matthew Webster, Colonial Williamsburg

FGSJ and ASCHB, are thrilled to have Matthew Webster from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation speak to us about the Bray School, the oldest school dedicated to Black education in the United States. Matthew will unlock the discovery, research and history of this significant site, including its relocation and future at Colonial Williamsburg.The Bray School was founded in 1760 by the England based group, The Associates of Dr. Bray, to educate both enslaved and free Black children in Williamsburg, Virginia, instructing over 300 students from 1760-1774.Years of research had been unable to conclusively identify the structure as the building that housed the Williamsburg Bray School. The research conducted in partnership with William &amp; Mary, and partly through dendrochronology, finally identified the structure conclusively in 2020. It is currently being relocated close by, to the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg, where its restoration will begin. Future research will highlight how these students used their instruction to make meaning of their lives outside of the ideology shared by the Associates of Dr. Bray. Matthew’s lecture will showcase the discovery process, ongoing research, and future restoration plans for the Bray School.

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