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Freedom’s Fortress Movie

February 7 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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“Freedom’s Fortress,” a movie which depicts the story of Fort Monroe, will be shown at the Mathews Museum’s Movie Night. Empowered by a legal loophole, thousands of enslaved Africans escaped and found refuge at a Union-held fort during the Civil War.

Doors open at 6:30, movie begins at 7:00. Movie runs approximately 1⁄2 hour.

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Date:
February 7
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Categories:
Community Events, Educational, History

Organizer

Mathews Museum
Phone:
804-725-3983
Email:
mathewsvamuseum@gmail.com
Website:
www.mathewsvamuseum.org

Venue

Mathews Museum
200 Main Street
Mathews, VA 23109 United States
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Phone:
804-725-3983
Website:
mathewsvamuseum.org

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