

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History of the Formerly Enslaved
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Pearl Bailey Library with the Contraband Historical Society in presenting a history of the formerly enslaved who escaped to Union lines on Sunday February 15th, at 2PM. This program will include historically dressed performers, historical artifacts and a video presentation.

Refreshments available. Registration is required. Adults, 18+. Registration opens February 1 at 1PM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport-news/history-of-the-formerly-enslaved/200029557581922
- **Event Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029557581922?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newport+news-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport News
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pearl Bailey Branch Library
- **lat**: 36.985277
- **long**: -76.412715
- **full address**: Pearl Bailey Branch Library, 2510 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607-4610, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Contraband Historical Society (https://allevents.in/org/contraband-historical-society/15022760)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pearl Bailey Branch Library, 2510 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607-4610, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Contraband Historical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** performances, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about History of the Formerly Enslaved ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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