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Exploring Southwestern PA History
The Gradual Abolition Law in Southwestern PA: America 250th Celebration

On March 1 1780 Pennsylvania became the first state to adopt a gradual abolition law. this was the first extensive legislative attempt to end slavery in the United States.We speak with Lucien Holness as he discusses the details of this legislation and the impact of this law in Southwestern Pennsylvania.


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