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Harriet Jacobs Bicentennial — A Tribute to Freedom

EDENTON – After seven years hiding in her grandmother’s attic in Edenton, Harriet Jacobs escaped to freedom in the 1842. She went on to become an abolitionist, aid worker and author. A tribute to this remarkable life is being presented by Historic Edenton State Historic Site on Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., [...]