On November 1, 1864, Maryland issued a new condition constitution which abolished slavery.

Maryland was the initial state under the Mason-Dixon line to abolish slavery by a vote of the persons and not by an government purchase. Governor Augustus W. Bradford qualified the vote October 29, and the new constitution went into impact November 1. In 2020, a proclamation was issued naming November 1 “Emancipation Day” in Maryland.

This previous 7 days, Montgomery Parks hosted quite a few routines centered on sharing the historical past of slavery in Maryland through are living demonstrations, guided excursions, and academic exhibitions. Events proceed into this weekend with walking excursions at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park and a exclusive presentation by Dr. Rachel Carson at the Sandy Spring Slave Museum.

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