Publications
02/07/2012
This Act of Congress emancipated slaves in the District of Columbia
02/07/2012
When the District of Columbia was established in 1800, the slave laws of Maryland remained in force.
02/07/2012
This article from The Hill outlines the quest of Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) to publically recognize the slaves' role in building the US Capitol.
01/30/2012
DC Law 15-288, the District of Columbia Emancipation Day Amendment Act of 2004 made April 16 a recognized holiday
03/02/2009
This order re-establishes the Emancipation Commemoration Commission in the District of Columbia government.