Dublin Core
Title
Freedman's Village-Greene Heights Arlington Va.
Subject
African Americans, self-emancipation
Description
Throughout the Civil War thousands of enslaved men, women, and children attained their freedom by seeking refuge with United States troops as they moved across Virginia. They were declared "contraband of war" in May 1861 and Freedmen's Villages grew up in various locations, including this one near Robert E. Lee's home, Arlington House.
Creator
Alfred R. Waud
Source
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division (LC-DIG-ppmsca-21425)
Date
April 1864
Contributor
Courtesy of Library of Congress
Rights
CC BY-SA
Format
JPG
Type
Drawing on paper
Identifier
Freedmens Village Greene Heights_LC 21425v
Coverage
Arlington, Virginia