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First Public Protest Against Slavery in America (1688) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, February 28·Germantown, Morton·6119-31 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144, United States

First Public Protest Against Slavery in America (1688) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First Public Protest Against Slavery in America (1688) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-28T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Germantown, Morton

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Sat, Feb 28

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6119-31 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144, United States

Long before the Civil War, Philadelphians took a stand. Commemorate the bold 1688 petition by Mennonites and German Quakers, the first recorded public protest against slavery in America, and reflect on a legacy of conscience and courage.

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