History Upper Nyack Salutes Peter Williamson Who Helped Build the Old Stone Meeting House While Enslaved In the heart of Upper Nyack lies a poignant tale of resilience and endurance, encapsulated in the life of Peter Williamson—the final living individual... Mike HaysFebruary 21, 2024
History Nyack People & Places: Peter Williamson–The Last Surviving Person Formerly Enslaved in Rockland County Peter Williamson died in Upper Nyack in January, 1886. He was said to be the last living person in Rockland County born in bondage.... Mike HaysFebruary 10, 2022
History Nyack People & Places: The Last Living Person Born Into Bondage in Rockland County by Mike Hays Peter Williamson died in Upper Nyack in January, 1886. He was said to be the last living person in Rockland County... Mike HaysJune 4, 2020
News 150 Years Ago in Rockland: Justice, and Thanksgiving by Brian Jennings 150 years ago this week, Rockland County was struggling with what it meant to be an American, reflecting on the meaning... News & Views StaffAugust 4, 2013