Through the Lens of Mercy Street
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In this blog post, Devine discusses the development of scientific medicine and professional practice during the Civil War years.
Read MoreMercy Street Season 2, Episode 6 GIF Recap
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Catch up on Episode 6, House of Bondage, with an episode recap. Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Read MoreReconstructing the Family Unit: Repairing Bonds Broken by Slavery
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In this blog post, Kenyatta D. Berry, J.D., discusses marriages of former slaves in Virginia and recounts her own family story.
Read More'Freedom of Matrimony': Celebrating Love in an Era of Emancipation
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Anya Jabour, Ph.D., explains that for emancipated African Americans, wedding celebrations offered one of the first opportunities to enjoy freedom.
Read MoreUntil Death or Distance: Romance and Marriage Among Contrabands
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Audrey P. Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, discusses the customs and challenges of marriage during slavery.
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