Freedmen

Richmond, Virginia Barges with Slaves on the Canal; ruined buildings beyond

You are looking at a beautiful picture of Richmond, Virginia Barges with African Americans on the Canal; ruined buildings beyond. It was taken in 1865 by Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.

The picture presents Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, fallen Richmond, April-June 1865. Photograph shows African American refugees on a boat with household belongings.

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Image ID# 075CAF04
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Buildings

• Slavery

• Virginia