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Slavery in the Northwest: The Charles Mitchell Story
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February 21, 7:00PM-8:00PM; (End time is just a guess)
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A Presentation by Eva Abram Thursday, February 21, 2013 7PM Richland Public Library Hosted by Friends of the Richland Public Library Storyteller Eva Abram will share the history of one of the few documented cases of slavery in our state’s history. Charles Mitchell, who was born a slave, was brought to Washington Territory in 1853. A tempest was building, and citizens all over the state had opinions about a possible Civil War, influencing their opinions about Mitchell’s status as a slave. In this climate, Mitchell made a break for freedom – and his actions nearly started a war between the U.S. and Canada. Through this story, we will examine how ideologies move geographically. The migration to Washington attracted Americans with different socio-economic experiences from both Northern and Southern states. Did moving to Washington affect peoples’ opinions on slavery? |
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Venue:
Richland Public Library
Address:
955 Northgate Dr.
City:
Richland
State:
WA
Zip Code:
99352
Country:
United States
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