The Memorial

UPDATED: MAY 2026

The REALM memorial honors the men, women and children enslaved in Mamaroneck Township between 1661 and 1822. Their stories are told through powerful ceramic artwork embedded on both sides of a beautifully curved monument installed on the hill in front of the Mamaroneck Town Center. The memorial is accessible to the entire community.

The memorial reflects REALM’s mission to create a permanent, prominent, respectful memorial to the enslaved people. It brings to life a significant period of Mamaroneck history that has been forgotten and buried for years. Dignity, sorrow and determination are reflected in the figures toiling on one side and fleeing to freedom on the other. In addition to the figures, there are numerous symbolic representations of the enslavement experience.

The artist team for the monument includes Judith Weber (coordinator), Sarah Coble and Sana Musasama (ceramic artists) and Mariví Perdomo Caba and Jorge L. Ventura Ovalles (architects). REALM (Recognizing Enslaved Africans of Larchmont Mamaroneck), a committee of local residents, selected the team in a competitive process. Working with REALM and the Mamaroneck Town Board, the artists refined their proposal to reach the final, approved location and design. Construction began in December of 2025 and was finished by May of 2026.

Additional engineering and design input came from Gregory Caccioppoli. The construction team from Bellantoni Landscaping included Luca Trotta (site design), Sergio Juarez (construction management), Paul Mazzola (director of operations and tile consultation), plus a talented crew of masons.

You can help revive the history of the enslaved people of Mamaroneck. Learn About Slavery in Mamaroneck here. Donate to fund the memorial here.

Thank you for your support. Every person who learns about the enslaved is priceless. Every dollar is important.