George vs. Guy: The Fate of the Black Loyalists

When the Preliminary Articles of Peace were signed in November of 1782, they included a clause – inserted by the American delegation – that prevented the British from carrying off any "property" as they evacuated from the colonies. But the British had already promised thousands of people of African descent freedom through Dunmore’s Proclamation and the Philipsburg Proclamation. What would happen to the Black Loyalists?

Learn how General George Washington pursued every avenue to prevent the Black Loyalists from leaving, and how and why British General Sir Guy Carleton let them.

Presented virtually and in person by Michael Lord, Historic Site Director at Philipse Manor Hall.