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Slavery was legal in Maryland until November 1, 1864, when the new State Constitution, voted on by Marylanders, went into effect ending the practice. Join a ranger walk to learn about the enslaved people who lived and worked on the six historic properties that make up Monocacy National Battlefield, as well as the United States Colored Troops who enlisted at Monocacy Junction.
This program meets at the Best Farm, tour stop #1, on Monocacy National Battlefield and includes about a one mile walk out to Monocacy Junction and back again. Appropriate clothes and footwear should be considered. Best Farm is located at 5106 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
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Event Tags:
enslaved people,juneteenth,monocacy national battlefield,newcomer house,ongoing,united states colored troops
Event Categories:
History & Museums,Causes
Event ID:
69f5f9649a4d5d23b788c59e
