Media Summary: Today marks the 157th anniversary since the first slaves were freed through federal legislation. On April 16, 1862 Washington ... Volunteers light luminaries to honor thousands of freed slaves buried in Walter Pierce Park in Adams Morgan. It turns out -- President Lincoln was a little hesitant about freeing slaves. He decided to start small, and focus on our city first.
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Today marks the 157th anniversary since the first slaves were freed through federal legislation. On April 16, 1862 Washington ... Volunteers light luminaries to honor thousands of freed slaves buried in Walter Pierce Park in Adams Morgan. It turns out -- President Lincoln was a little hesitant about freeing slaves. He decided to start small, and focus on our city first. Stay up to date with our social media: WJLA on Facebook: WJLA on Twitter: ... The annual festival has outgrown its old footprint and now has moved to a larger space.
