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Historic Marker in Montauk Will Be Dedicated to People On Board Amistad

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Cinque, the leader of the rebellion.

Cinque, the leader of the rebellion.

Culloden Point in Montauk, where the Amistad came ashore.

Culloden Point in Montauk, where the Amistad came ashore.

The Amistad.

The Amistad.

authorElizabeth Vespe on Aug 14, 2023
La Amistad came ashore in Montauk at Culloden Point on August 26, 1839. Now, the site will be home to Montauk’s first New York State historic marker dedicated to the... more

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