The Enslaved Persons Project

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Next Upcoming Date:
Saturday, February 7, 2026

As part of the First Saturday in the First State Series and the City of Dover’s Black History Month celebrations, First State Heritage Park will be featuring the stories of those who have been forgotten to history. They will have on display their database of all the information recovered so far on the enslaved who lived and worked on The Green in the background while their owners reaped the benefits of their free and forced labor. Silhouettes and biographies of some of these hidden lives will also be on display, along with a small area for contemplation and meditation. This program is free! No registration required.

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The John Bell House

John Bell House Interpretive Center, 43 The Green, Dover, DE, USA

Time:  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Address: John Bell House Interpretive Center, 43 The Green, Dover, DE, USA
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Saturday, February 7
The Enslaved Persons Project
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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