Connecticut Freedom Trail - Northeast African American Historic Places Map (sitios de interés)
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About: Legislation authorizing the establishment of the Connecticut Freedom Trail was signed in August 1995. The trail officially opened in September of 1996 with 60 sites in 30 towns.
As of September 2007, there are over 100 sites in 42 towns on the Connecticut Freedom Trail. Included on the trail are sites associated with the Amistad Case of 1839-1842, buildings reported to have been used on the Underground Railroad, as well as numerous other homes and buildings that are associated with the heritage and movement towards freedom of Connecticut’s African American citizens. Administration of the trail is the responsibility of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and the Amistad Committee of New Haven.
 Photos and text courtesy Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism |
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