The Colored People's Celebration
Summary
More than 3000 residents celebrated the abolition of slavery within the state of Maryland; the crowd, which included both African Americans and whites, was addressed by several prominent orators, including Rev. Henry Highland Grant.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: August 30th, 1865
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- African Americans
