Speaker or author: Nickens, David, ca. 1794-1838
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
An address delivered on July 5th, 1832 regarding "cultivating a friendly union among ourselves as oppressed people." A processional march to Walnut St., a four mile canal boat ride (with approximately 100 persons)on the Govenor Washington canal boat, and a church picnic followed.
Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,283 word document (text and images)
Date published: 1832-07-05
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; Slaves--Emancipation--United States; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: 4th of July celebration; Africa; Baptist; church procession; Governor Washington canal boat; march; Methodist; picnic
Organization: African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chillicothe, Ohio
Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches