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I N - D E P T H 78 SEPTEMBER 2019 cow, and a small amount of money. With help from members of the South Church in Andover, where Lucy herself was a member for over 50 years, she was able to build a small cottage where she. In 1943, an archaeological dig of Lucy's cottage, considered the first dig of an African American site in America, revealed an extensive collection of china and pottery, indicating that Lucy may have operated an outdoor tavern to support herself. It is also believed that her home was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Lucy Foster died in 1845 and was buried in an unmarked grave. Inspired by Lucy's story of perseverance and indepen- dence, the girls pressed on with plans to design and install a gravestone for her. A team of experts came on board in sup- port of the project. First among them was Charlotte Lyons, church historian of South Church in Andover and an expert on the adjacent burying ground. Lila Caplan '20 recalls thinking on the frigid December day when Lyons pointed out Penguin Hall students designed and installed the gravestone for Lucy Foster. 85 Andover Street Rt. 114, Danvers 978.774.4080 giblees.com One Liberty Square Boston 617.350.6070 zarehboston.com CUSTOM SUITS IN AS FEW AS O DAYS FROM $ BRANDS & FABRICS FROM BRIONI CANALI ZEGNA LORO PIANA OXXFORD COPPLEY HICKEY FREEMAN COME IN ONCE, YOU'LL BE A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE! PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF THE ACADEMY AT PENGUIN HALL