This American Life visits the slave trade in Richmond circa 1853
An amazing eyewitness to a time we can never really understand.
The popular series, American Life recounts an article from 1853 which gives an eye witness account of the slave trade in Richmond during the year 1853.
You can listen to the full audio here or read the full text here.
The image above showed the going rate at the time of the article and came with the advice that “the market was dull at present, and there could never be a more favorable time to buy”. This occurred in Shockoe Bottom where now sit restaurants, clubs, offices and homes.
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Richard Hayes
When Richard isn’t rounding up neighborhood news, he’s likely watching soccer or chasing down the latest and greatest craft beer.
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