Research
The Emancipation Celebrations
Summary
Many African Americans of Frederick County attended the Emancipation Celebration on Aug. 17 ( Douglass absent, replaced by John Langston; fewer at the "Bond faction" celebration on the 18th.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: August 20th, 1869
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- Politics
- African Americans
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
