Edmonson Sisters monument, 2010

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Slavery Monuments

 

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Monument in Alexandria, Virginia to sisters Emily and Mary Edmonson, who attempted to escape from slavery in Washington, DC along with 75 other fugitive slaves aboard the Pearl in 1848. Recaptured, abolitionists contributed funds to purchase the sisters' freedom. Sculptor Erik Blome completed the monument in 2010. 

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