Thoroughfare: A Town Under Siege with Frank Washington
May 3, 7PM; Click here to register (required)
Thoroughfare, established as a self-sufficient standalone farming community by freed slaves and Native Americans, has deep roots in our history including the civil war, and that history is being threatened by land encroachment.
Join us for another installment of Places Worth Protecting for a conversation with Frank Washington, resident and organizer of the Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare, to discuss the history of perseverance and hope and learn how that legacy continues today as the community faces new challenges and threats.
Welcoming remarks from Supervisor Pete Candland and Prince William County Archaeologist Justin Patton will also be present to answer questions.
The freed slaves and Native Americans of Thoroughfare endured hardships, pain, and suffering. That legacy is coupled with a legacy of pride, love, and faith in God that a better life could be created for their families.
The story of Thoroughfare is our collective shared history. It deserves to be preserved for generations to come.
