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Section 27: Separated at Death in Arlington

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Uncover the history of Arlington National Cemetery’s historic Section 27 and what it tells us about race and healthcare during the 19th century.     On February 15th at the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum,  Ric Murphy and Tim Stephens explored the history of slavery and the effects of mid-1800s healthcare in Washington DC, and its effects on America’s most famous cemetery. The presentation focused on the medical care provided to African American civilians on the former plantation of ...
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National Museum of African American History: Donors Evening

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September 17, 2016, Washington, DC. I had the awesome honor in attending the Donors Evening at a pre-opening event at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and it was absolutely and AWESOME star-studded event. No long lines to get into the building, they handled issues of crowd control with absolute precision, including checking bags, IDs and onsite registration. The first thing a visitor will notice is the beauty and grandeur of the lobby, which was warm and inviting. ...
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