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Ashley House (Classic)

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The Revolutionary Ideals and Hidden Stories of the Ashley House

This chapter delves into the Ashley House's role in early American history, particularly through Colonel John Ashley's involvement in the revolutionary movement. It also highlights the contrasting experiences of freedom and oppression, illustrated by Elizabeth, an enslaved woman who witnessed key discussions of equality and freedom.

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