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Cheverly Town Park Cheverly, Maryland November 1, 2020 1300 hours  Juneteenth Flag 156th Anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day Hosted by the Cheverly African American Community Organization. November 1, 1864 marked a pivotal day in Maryland's history when a new state constitution freed all those held in bondage within its boundaries. The decision made Maryland one of the earliest states to abolish slavery - a full year ahead of the 13th Amendment. Troopers Hill, Hutton and Theard perform the flag raising duty at the 156th Anniversary of the Maryland Emancipation Day. 
(Video and photos courtesy of Trooper Alease Theard) Return to 2020 Presentations Page |
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