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DC Emancipation Day
 

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What is Emancipation Day?

The DC Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 ended slavery in Washington, DC, freed 3,100 individuals, reimbursed those who had legally owned them and offered the newly freed women and men money to emigrate. It is this legislation, and the courage and struggle of those who fought to make it a reality, that we commemorate every April 16, DC Emancipation Day.

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FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM IN ADAMS MORGAN

Last Date:
Sunday, January 20, 2013 -
6:00pm to 7:30pm


Mark this historic inauguration week by joining us for a free, 90-minute walking tour, "From Slavery to Freedom in Adams Morgan," on Sunday, January 20th at 1:00pm. starting at the Sun Trust Bank Plaza at 18th Street and Columbia Road, N.W., Washington, D.C. Our starting point at 18th Street and Columbia Road is about an 8 minute walk from the Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan Red Line Metro buses nearby are the 42, L2, H1, 90, 92, 96, 98, and the Adams Morgan Circulator.

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