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Bondage, Abolition and Beyond: A History of Slavery and African American Life in Rhode Island
2008-09-08T08:30:00
8:30am – 4:30pm
Rhode Island State Archives, 337 Westminster Street, Providence (map)
Description“Bondage,
Abolition and Beyond” features a wide array of original documents
including petitions and slavery-related legislation, military records,
the incorporation of African American organizations and censuses
illuminating communities of color. “Bondage, Abolition and Beyond,”
which is offered in connection with the R.I. Council for the
Humanities' "On the Road to Freedom" initiative, is on display through
December 31 at the State Archives located at 337 Westminster St.,
Providence.
Free parking is available at the In-Town Parking lot
adjacent to the State Archives. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
For more information, please contact Gwenn Stearn at gstearn@sec.state.ri.us or (401) 222-2353
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