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Special Event
Event
Black Laborers in Petersburg
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time:
2:30 PM
Duration:
45 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Talk
Walk
Description
African American labor at Petersburg took on several forms. Both the city and surrounding areas saw not only a large, enslaved population, but also a sizable freedmen community who worked as laborers, artisans, and entrepreneurs. During the nine-and-a-half-month standoff between the U.S. and Confederacy in the American Civil War, African Americans in Petersburg found their labor invaluable for both belligerents’ effort to break the stalemate, leaving behind a complex and compelling history.
Meet the Ranger at the Eastern Front Visitor Center flag pole, for a short walk.
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Andrew J. Russell-Library of Congress #2006676178
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ranger program
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