Freedom House Museum

4.7 (92)museum

Around $5.00
1315 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Housed in a former slave-trading firm, this museum recounts the domestic trade through the stories of those held here.

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The site was the headquarters of Franklin and Armfield, one of the largest slave-trading firms in the country during the antebellum period. Inside, exhibits, artifacts, and educational programming examine the human toll and lasting legacy of the trade, honoring the resilience of the enslaved individuals who passed through the doors. Throughout the space, displays present sensitive historical content detailing this era.


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