Tag: Freedman's Towns

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Preserving a Community’s Legacy: The History of The Gregory School

by NationalArchivesBlog, posted in Emancipation & Reconstruction, Personal Experience, Schools and Education

Today's post was written collaboratively by staff from The African American Library at the Gregory School and the National Archives: Miguell Caesar, Lead Archivist/Manager; Sheena Wilson, Archivist/Assistant Manager (both at the Gregory School); Damani Davis, Archivist/Subject Matter Expert of Records Related to the African American Experience; National Archives and Records Administration By 1870, Freedman’s Town (NAID … Continue reading Preserving a Community’s Legacy: The History of The Gregory School

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Juneteenth: The Celebration of a New Freedom in America

by NationalArchivesBlog, posted in American Civil War, Emancipation & Reconstruction, Military, Slavery and the Slave Trade

To understand Juneteenth’s significance, one must understand how geography, military occupation, timing, and the resilience of a proud people solidified June 19, 1865 as the date that symbolizes freedom for African Americans. The National Archives is the home of General Order No. 3 (NAID 182778372), the document whose date of issue gave this celebration and … Continue reading Juneteenth: The Celebration of a New Freedom in America