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Commemorating 155 Years of Emancipation in Maryland
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Best Farm - GPS address 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704 for 11:00 am program. C. Burr Artz Library - GPS address 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 for 2:00 pm programDates & Times
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm program is at the Best Farm - GPS address 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm program is at the C. Burr Artz Library - GPS address 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
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On November 1, 1864, the state of Maryland became the first and only border state to abolish slavery. This bold move signaled to the Confederacy the continued demise of slavery, this time through citizen vote. To commemorate this important date in our Country's history, join Monocacy National Battlefield and the African American Resources, Cultural Heritage Society (AARCH) of Frederick at the site of the former enslaved village at L' Hermitage. We will read the powerful words of those who were emancipated in a place where many before had been enslaved. Afterwards, C. Burr Artz Library will host a program about the Significance of Emancipation in Maryland in the Civil War. For more information call 301-662-3515 or us on Facebook @monocacynps
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