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Lecture: Refugees from Slavery: Contrabands in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia
Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA | Get Directions »
FREE
The National Park Service and the Office of Historic Alexandria are pleased to co-sponsor this event.
The program will consist of two parts:
- Professor Chandra Manning of Georgetown University will explain the history of the Contrabands, men and women who escaped slavery during the Civil War.
- Then a discussion about who the Contrabands were and how they can be remembered by a panel consisting of researchers, descendants, rangers, and local historians from across the region.
Seating may be limited, so please RSVP to Alexandria Black History Museum at 703.746.4356.
Event Details
| Where | Alexandria Black History Museum 902 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 6:30 pm–8:30 pm |
| Phone | 703.746.4356 |
| Price | $0 |
More About Alexandria Black History Museum
The Alexandria Black History Museum has been in Old Town since 1989. The museum provides visitors with a 10-minute introductory video and a complimentary guide to understanding the culture and history of Alexandria's African-Americans.
Expect to see paintings, photographs, books and other memorabilia that document the African-American experience in Alexandria and Virginia from 1794 to the present. Requested admission at the museum is $2. Also, check out the museum's website for a 20 percent coupon for the gift shop.
