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Laboring for Freedom: African American in the Blackstone River Valley Special Exhibit
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 41.877670, -71.382562
67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Exhibit is open from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursdays - Sundays
Description
“Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River Valley” is a collaborative exhibit created by Stages of Freedom staff and the National Park Service. This exhibit highlights the contributions of Black laborers from Providence to Worcester, with a focus on the early decades of industry up through the Civil War. From the workers who cut the roads that led to Slater Mill, to the self-emancipated fugitives who came to reside in small towns and growing cities, this exhibit covers stories of resilience from across the Valley.
The opening of “Laboring for Freedom” will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 7 PM - 8 PM at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark at 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI. Remarks will be delivered at 7:15 PM. No reservations are required to attend this free program.
Visitors will be able to view the exhibit at Old Slater Mill (exhibit located on the 2nd floor) Thursdays to Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The exhibit will remain open through December 14, 2024.
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