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The History of Enslavement at 105 Brattle

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The History of Enslavement at 105 Brattle
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      In 1774, John Vassall fled his Cambridge estate, abandoning his "property," which included the colonial mansion, “sundry stock,” and seven enslaved individuals. This is the story of one of those people – Cuba – and how she and her family navigated bondage and freedom, helping to create the first black community in Cambridge. Who has an untold story in your community?

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      6 minutes, 27 seconds

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      NPS

      Date Created

      07/10/2020

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