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Annie Devine Freedom Trail Marker Unveiling

February 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

The Mississippi Humanities Council, in partnership with the Visit Mississippi, will unveil a Freedom Trail marker February 25th at Canton High School 11 ain Canton to honor the extraordinary work of Annie Devine, one of the first three Black women to stand on the floor of the House of Representative in Washington, she demanded that the House deny membership to the representatives-elect because African Americans were still denied the right to vote.

Details

Date:
February 25
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Organizer

Mississippi Humanities Council

Venue

Canton High School
634 Finney Rd
Canton, MS 39046 United States
Phone
(601) 859-5325
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