It was then acquired by a non-profit organized by African - American supporters called the Rockledge Associates , who sought to preserve the property as a memorial to Garrison .
It was purchased by William Lloyd Garrison in 1864 , and was his home until his death in 1879 .
It was then acquired by a non-profit organized by African - American supporters called the Rockledge Associates , who sought to preserve the property as a memorial to William Lloyd Garrison .
It was purchased by William Lloyd Garrison in 1864 , and was his home until his death in 1879 .