Freedmen's Colony
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A beacon of hope! During the American Civil War, Roanoke Island became a safe haven for formerly enslaved people. Discover the successes and failures of the Freedmen’s Colony and its fate after the Civil War.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Meet in the plaza outside the visitor center
Latitude and Longitude 35.936700, -75.709390
Schedule
Days:
Every day
Dates:
May 28, 2021 to September 06, 2021
Time:
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Event Type
- Talk
Tags:
fort raleigh national historic site, freedmans colony, civil war, civil rights network to freedom