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Documenting places and people in the history of slavery in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island Slave History Medallions

Smith’s Castle’s Dedication of RI Slave History Medallion

Link to Brief Biographies of Slaves at Cocumscussoc.pdf

Saturday, October 10, 2020 – 10am to 11am
55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown, RI

Smith’s Castle’s Dedication of RI Slave History Medallion

This entry was posted in RI Slave History Medallion, RISHM on October 6, 2020 by Charles Roberts.

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