Black Indigenous History & GenealogyBlack Lives Really Did Matter in 19th Century Worcester Though it doesn’t seem like we matter much today, in the mid to late 1800s, Worcester spent its time ensuring the freedoms of its Black residents. 19th century Bridge St in Worcester, MA The above photo is part of another StoryMap. I hope you enjoy it. Aquene, Cher Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading...