For the Unremembered

An evocative journey through Cape Cod, Massachusetts, uncovering the hiddenand often-overlooked stories of the enslaved people who lived andworked there

As both a work of historical, creative nonfiction and a guidebook, For the Unremembereduncovers and reflects on Cape Cod’s role in the institutionof slavery. Readers will learn about the Cape’s involvement inthe chattel slave trade and how colonists participated in and supportedthis inhumane system through various means. Uncovering the traces leftbehind by the enslaved individuals who lived on the Cape, authorSusannaGraham-Pye highlights the importance of recognizing thecontributions and lives of those who were deliberately left out ofmainstream history.

Through a blend of lyrical reflections and practical guidance, thisbook invites readers to explore significant locations across Cape Cod,offering a deeper understanding of its historical landscape. Byrevisiting the places where enslaved people once stood and evoking thesights, sounds, and smells they might have experienced, For the Unrememberedseeks to bridge the gap between past and present.

Features include:
Addresses and coordinates for key locations to visit on the Cape to pursue a deeper understanding of its past
A foreword by Lynne Rhodes, president of the Cape Cod Chapter of NAACP
Chapters that spotlight towns including Sandwich, Yarmouth, Barnstable and Dennis, Eastham, Brewster, Falmouth and Mashpee, Harwich and Chatham, Orleans, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown.

For the Unremembered encourages readersto join the ongoing efforts to untangle the systemic racism rooted inour history and to honor the unremembered individuals who helped shapeour communities. This book is an important step toward a more inclusiveand truthful understanding of Cape Cod’s past and its role in slavery inthe United States.[AuthorName]By Susanna Graham-Pye and Foreword by Lynne A. Rhodes[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Susanna Graham-Pye is an award-winning writer and a middle-school language arts teacher. A resident of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, she has worked for over 30 years in one capacity or another for most every publication on the Cape. She has published one novel.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]57 color and B&W images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]A Journey of Reflection into Cape Cods Connection to Slavery[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]57 color and B&W images[/ColorPattern]