we are fortunate to feature an original campaign button owned by william beverly nash, one of the several african-american men who ran for office and secured a -- successfully campaigned and secured positions in their local legislature and congressional members. william beverly nash was based in south carolina. it is important to note that women, men, and children fought to reconnect with family members sold away. behind the slave cabin where we interpret freedom and emancipation, you may recall i mentioned the union army camped out at the point of pine plantation. land was given to those formally the less -- land was given to those formerly enslaved and taken away at least three times. ultimately it was taken away for good. a co-op was formed amongst nine men who were able to secure 900 acres of land and create their own community. i have to point out something very important because this takes us into the segregation era. this is something that occurred during the period of slavery. you will note the church is featured here. the church is featured in our story as well. the church is at

william beverly nash was based in north carolina. foughtmen, and children to reconnect with relatives. army camped out at the point of pine plantation. land was given to those formally enslaved and taken away at least three times. ultimately it was taken away for good. a co-op was formed amongst nine men who were able to secure 900 acres of land. i have to point out something very important because this takes us into the segregation era. this is something that occurred during the period of slavery. the church is featured here. the churches featured in our story as well. the church is at the center of the community development. the church was a site not just for sanctuary but for community organizing, civic engagement, for gathering, for education. the church plays a pivotal role and we are excited to feature the story of metropolitan ame church attended by frederick douglass. we look forward to having you here and having you look through some of the exciting objects in our exhibition and learning more about the american experience, t