Beyond the Thirteenth Amendment: Reclaiming the Promise of Freedom
On December 6, 1865, the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
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Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed December 24–28. We'll be open for regular hours on December 29–30. The library will close early at 6pm on December 31 and will be closed on January 1.
On December 6, 1865, the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices — just in time for holiday shopping!
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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