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First Abolitionist Society in America (1775) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, February 14·Old City·The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States

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First Abolitionist Society in America (1775) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First Abolitionist Society in America (1775) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-14T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Old City

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Posted to Old City on January 3, 2026

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The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States

Honor the fight for freedom and celebrate the first American abolitionist society, launched in Philadelphia in 1775. Discover how bold thinkers and brave activists laid the groundwork for a national movement to end slavery.

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