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Alexandria monument is dedicated to ‘contraband’ — and an important decade in American history

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Alexandria monument is dedicated to ‘contraband’ — and an important decade in American history

‘No longer forgotten’: Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial in Alexandria recognized nationally

‘No longer forgotten’: Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial in Alexandria recognized nationally

Community keeps history alive at Freedmen Cemetery (Photos)

Community keeps history alive at Freedmen Cemetery (Photos)

Freedmen honored at local park memorial

Freedmen honored at local park memorial

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Alexandria monument is dedicated to ‘contraband’ — and an important decade in American history

Alexandria monument is dedicated to ‘contraband’ — and an important decade in American history

‘No longer forgotten’: Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial in Alexandria recognized nationally

‘No longer forgotten’: Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial in Alexandria recognized nationally

Community keeps history alive at Freedmen Cemetery (Photos)

Community keeps history alive at Freedmen Cemetery (Photos)

Freedmen honored at local park memorial

Freedmen honored at local park memorial

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