"The Long Journey to Abolishing Slavery" Display through February 21

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"The Long Journey to Abolishing Slavery" Display through February 21

Monday, February 3, 2020

“The Long Journey to Abolishing Slavery in the United States” document display is now available to view through February 21. The release of the film, “Harriet” in November, 2019 as well as the commemoration of Black History Month provides a perfect moment to display collections documenting the abolition movement from its very beginnings in England to the abolishment of slavery in the United States in 1865. The display is free and open to the public during regular library hours.