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Monument to The Edmonson Sisters

Alexandria, Virginia - A monument to the Edmonson Sisters, who tried unsuccessfully to escape slavery in 1848. Their freedom was purchased by members of Henry Ward Beecher's church, and the sisters were active in the anti-slavery movement.

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Filename:	cr-0817-d.jpg
Album name:	jimwestp / Main
Keywords:	Edmonson / Sisters / monument / sculpture / slaves / slavery / racism / race / history / historic / black / history / discrimination / abolition / travel / tourism / Alexandria / Virginia / USA / United / States / America / vertical
Filesize:	53 KiB
Date added:	Sep 24, 2026
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Image Description:	Alexandria, Virginia - A monument to the Edmonson Sisters, who tried unsuccessfully to escape slavery in 1848. Their freedom was purchased by members of Henry Ward Beecher's church, and the sisters were active in the anti-slavery movement.
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