Emily B.
3/3/2023
The Memorial to Enslaved Laborers is new to UVA. You can find it very easily by the corner and Rotunda. The waterfall through the scene is serene and the names of the enslaved laborers are a very...
Memorial to Enslaved Laborers
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[500 - 598] University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Memorial to Enslaved Laborers in Charlottesville, VA is a powerful testament to the history and contributions of the enslaved individuals who built and maintained the University of Virginia. This student-led initiative, which began in 2010, aims to acknowledge and honor the more than 4,000 individuals who played a vital role in the construction and operation of the university. Through this memorial, the university is confronting its past, uncovering new knowledge, and using that knowledge to shape a more inclusive and equitable future.
The memorial serves as a reminder of the skilled labor and resilience of the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked on the university grounds for over four decades. It recognizes their dignity, resistance against oppression, and aspirations for freedom. The memorial invites visitors to explore and engage with the history it represents, providing a tangible connection to the past and a catalyst for reflection and dialogue about the ongoing impact of slavery in America.
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Ino R.
5/9/2024
The Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia, next to the UVA Rotunda, intends to honor the more than 4,000 or more individuals who built and maintained the University. The...
Rafael G.
2/12/2021
This was a beautiful and moving monument about the history of the enslaved that most people never learned in school. Thank you!
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