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Freedom Strut
 

Celebrate the anniversary of emancipation in New York State at Lefferts.

Saturday, July 5, 1 p.m.
Slavery ended in New York on July 4, 1827, and for years July 5 was a day to celebrate emancipation with parades and fancy dinners. This year, head over to Lefferts and learn about the history of this event with an illustrated talk by historian Dr. Sherrill D. Wilson and drum music by Heritage O.P. End the afternoon by making musical instruments and decorating your clothing for a noisy and proud march recalling the days of the first generations of free African- Americans in New York.  Lefferts Historic House.

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