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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Slavery and Freedom in Washington, DC
What was life like for enslaved and free African Americans in Washington, D.C. from 1800 to 1862? What kind to work did they do? Where were the slave markets? For the answers come to: “Slavery and Freedom in Washington, D.C. 1800-1862”, a panel discussion organized by the National Museum of African American History and Culture in commemoration of Washington D.C. Emancipation Day.
When: Wednesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. Where: The National Museum of American History (14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, in Carmichael Auditorium) More Info: John W. Franklin at 202/633-4752 or franklinj@si.edu
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