Alexandria Contrabands and Freddman Cemetery served as the final resting place for almost 1,800 Afro-Americans who fled to Alexandria under great hardship and danger during the civil war to escape slavery.

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November 9, 2022

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The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial is a memorial that was erected in 2014 on the site of the cemetery of the same name to honor the memory of the Freedmen that now lay in rest in the cemetery. More information on their hardships and contributions to the city can be found on signage in the area.

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January 22, 2024

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Alexandria Contrabands and Freddman Cemetery served as the final resting place for nearly 1,800 African-Americans who, under great hardship and danger, fled to Alexandria to escape slavery during the Civil War.

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Location: Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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