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The Civil War Museum and Emancipation Proclamation
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  • June 19
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On June 19, 1865, African slaves in Texas finally received word of freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Baltimore’s Civil War Museum Panelist and audience discussion of slavery in Maryland , with Chris Haley, Mr. Haley is director of research for the study of the legacy of slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives. He also serves as secretary of the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes the appreciation and understanding of black history.

Ronald Walters, PhD, University of Maryland, author The Price of Racial Reconciliation (University of Michigan Press, 2008) Vince Vaise, Chief of Interpretation
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine/Hampton NHS

The African American Resource & Cultural Heritage Society of Frederick County

Jada Clark a 2007 Stellar Award Winner a performance by this 7 year old singer

Audience discussion to follow panel. 601 President St. Baltimore, MD 21202-4472 Free Admission, Free Walking Tour, Free Poster! Info 410 243 8882

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