Civil War History: McLean, Arlington and Falls Church All Housed Escaped Slaves During the Civil War скачать в хорошем качестве

Civil War History: McLean, Arlington and Falls Church All Housed Escaped Slaves During the Civil War

During the Civil War, thousands of slaves escaped from behind Confederate lines and made their way to Washington, D.C. As the city became overcrowded, the federal government created camps on abandoned secessionist lands in Northern Virginia. There, the "contrabands" were paid to farm crops for the Union army and given access to education -- an important step in the transition from bondage to freedom. ABOUT THESE VIDEOS These videos chronicle the rich history of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, one story at a time. These are the people and the moments which have transformed our region and made the DMV what it is today. Read more DC History at our Boundary Stones website: https://boundarystones.weta.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest releases and recommendations! https://weta.org/about/publications/n... Follow WETA on social: Twitter:   / wetatvfm   Facebook:   / wetatvfm   Instagram:   / wetatvfm