About this Event
Join Peerless Rockville and local historians Ralph Buglass and Chiquita Sorrels for a walking tour of downtown Rockville’s African-American sites as we mark Emancipation Day in Maryland. Learn about the self-emancipation of the brave fugitives who fled slavery, the lives of the newly freed, and the growth of the strong Black communities who fought for equality during the following era of segregation. Spots are limited - registration is required.
Tour participants agree to hold harmless Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation, Ltd., its officers, directors, employees, members, volunteers, contractors, and assignees from any and all liability relating to his/her entry onto the tour properties.
Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation Ltd. is supported in part by a grant from the City of Rockville and in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rockville, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 17.85
