African-American Resources for District of Columbia

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Contents 1 History and General Resources 2 Resources by Location 2.1 Georgetown 2.2 Washington 3 Slavery Resources

History and General Resources

Two pre-existing settlements were included in the territory when it was created: the port of Georgetown, Maryland, founded in 1751, and the port city of Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1749 Today the city is divided into quadrants centered on the Capitol Building, and there are as many as 131 neighborhoods.

• A Brief History of African Americans in Washington, DC

Resources by Location

• Wikipedia: Washington, DC

Georgetown

Washington

Slavery Resources

• Emancipation of Slaves in the District of Columbia, 1862-1863 Search tool
• DC court records
• The Pearl Affair
• Slavery in DC court records