The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Title
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Description
On May 1, 1865, freed slaves in Charleston, S.C. honored the graves of Union soldiers.
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Citation
“The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/555.