Posts Tagged With: Slavery

A Vibrant, But Segregated Community

Inscription: “In the aftermath of the Civil War, numerous former slaves came to Fredericksburg where there was already an established…

Pictured here is the Slave Auction Block and a view of Williams Street

Auction Block

Inscription: “Fredericksburg’s Principal Auction Site in Pre-Civil War Days for Slaves and Property. Research: The Fredericksburg Auction block is a…