Emancipation and the Meaning of Freedom
February 16, 2013 |
Join us for an informative discussion on emancipation and the meaning of freedom. An esteemed panel of scholars including Dr. Thomas Mackey of the University of Louisville, Dr. Learotha Williams of Tennessee State University, and Marsha Mullin of The Hermitage will explore President Abraham Lincoln’s issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, the impact it had on the enslaved community in the South including their varied experiences with freedom, and the how the slave population living at The Hermitage experienced emancipation.
Panel Discussion
February 16, 2013
1:00 p.m.
Andrew Jackson Visitor Center Auditorium
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Website:
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| Location Information |
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The Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson |
4580 Rachel's Lane
Nashville, TN 37076 |
| Website:
www.thehermitage.com |
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| Contact Information |
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Kelly Wilkerson |
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kwilkerson@thehermitage.com |
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615-889-2941 ext. 211 or 615-889-2941 |
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