The weekend’s festivities included events at the African American Civil War Memorial
Good morning on this 150th anniversary of the emancipation of the District’s last 3,100 slaves (which took place on April 16).
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
DeMorning Links: Happy Emancipation Day
From Washington Local: DeMorning Links: Happy Emancipation Day
The weekend’s festivities included events at the African American Civil War Memorial
Shortly, thousands will march down Pennsylvania Avenue NW in a celebratory parade, with festivities to follow at Freedom Plaza. Also note that the Capitol Visitor Center is displaying an original copy of the Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 Monday and the Historical Society of Washington is holding an Emancipation Day open house at the Carnegie Library until 2 p.m. Note that streets will be closed along the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route until 3 p.m., and near Freedom Plaza until 11 p.m. As for the rest of America, you have an extra day to file your taxes — you’re welcome.
The weekend’s festivities included events at the African American Civil War Memorial
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