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Event
VIRTUAL TOUR: The Great Escape of the Civil War - Jailbreak from Libby Prison
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Fee:
Free.Location:
26th and E. Main Street - Across the street from “Millie’s" DinerDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Talk
Walk
Description
This online VIRTUAL TOUR will share the narrative of the origins of Richmond's prison system in the Civil War, the establishment of the famous Libby Prison and its function, and the story of how 109 Union prisoners managed to escape by tunneling out in 1864.
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Reservation or Registration: Yes
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