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Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865

February 10, 2019 - February 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

9603 Woods Drive

Skokie, IL 60077

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Description

Purchased Lives, curated by The Historic New Orleans Collection, reveals slavery’s machinations and widespread persistence in America, long after the importation of slaves was made illegal in 1808. The exhibition conveys the inhumanity of slavery through original artifacts, personal stories and interactive displays.

Event Cost: Free with museum admission.

Event Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 10-Aug. 25.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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