African Diaspora for Change Celebrates Black History Month

Many of us are familiar with the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but did you know that between 1800-1860, the domestic slave trade in the United States was responsible for the forced migration of more than 750,000 enslaved men, women and children from the Upper South to the Lower South? This number is larger than the number of slaves transported via the trans-Atlantic slave trade to North America. Join African Diaspora for Change for an important lesson in history as we celebrate Black History Month with scheduled tours of the Freedom House Museum on Saturday, February 28 @ 2 pm.

Below: Migration Exhibit panel from Freedom House Museum

The Franklin and Armfield Company was largest and most successful domestic slave trading firm in America. Beginning in 1828, the firm purchased local slaves and sent them to the Deep South for sale. In a spin of poetic justice, the Northern Virginia Urban League-an organization dedicated to empowering communities and changing lives-moved into Freedom House in 1996. Experience the fascinating story of 1315 Duke Street-a legacy of triumph and foundation for the future. The tour is FREE but you need to RSVP to info@ad4change.org to reserve your space.

Northern Virginia Urban League
Freedom House Museum
1315 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
703.836.2858
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