The DC Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 ended slavery in Washington, DC, freed 3,100 individuals, reimbursed those who had legally owned them and offered the newly freed women and men money to emigrate. It is this legislation, and the courage and struggle of those who fought to make it a reality, that we commemorate every April 16, DC Emancipation Day.
Please join other DC and Ward 5 residents for Emancipation Day activities! Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018 Time:
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For additional information, visit: emancipation.dc.gov or Eventbrite link: https://2018emancipationday.eventbrite.com Comments are closed.
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