LinkLinks DCist: This Emancipation Day Marks 157 Years Since The District Freed Enslaved People By Editor On Apr 12, 2019 Last updated Apr 12, 2019 27 Share It’s nearly Emancipation Day again in the District—on April 16, the city will celebrate 157 years since it freed 3,100 enslaved people from bondage. The anniversary became an official public holiday in 2005, and since then, it’s been celebrated each year with speeches, concerts, parades, and fireworks. DC HistoryEmancipation Day 27 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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