In 1688, a group of immigrants in Germantown drafted the first petition against slavery in America
Feb 06, 2026
The first public protest against slavery in America took place in Germantown. The petition is among several 'firsts' that the historical commission is recognizing this month as part of its yearlong celebration of America's 250th birthday.
https://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-firsts-immigrants-germantown-public-petition-against-slavery-america/?utm_source=pv-rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site
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