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Written by Kevin McLaughlin   
Wednesday, 20 June 2007

December, 2007 – January, 2008

 

Sierra Leone was homeland to many of the original 53 captives aboard Amistad. In 1841 those who survived the Amistad ordeal returned to form the city of Freetown as a monument to the freedom of the human spirit.

 

Freetown is the sister city of New Haven, Connecticut, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Hull, England.

 

Hosts: Government of Sierra Leone

 

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written by Alice Swann , January 04, 2008
Dear Amistad Crew,
it is a pleasure to know that your journey has been so rewarding and successful. We the FRIENDS OF THE AMISTAD, INC. regret that we were unable to travel to the Motherland with you. We certainly agree that "If it's not bleeding, it's not news"
There are so many people who do not know the AMISTAD STORY, however THE FRIENDS OF THE AMISTAD are contiinuing to tell the AMISTAD STORY via live presentions.
Best Wishes and Continued Success on your present Mission Across The Atlantic.
Sincerely,
Alice W. Swann and W. Peter Benson (FRINDS OF THE AMISTAD, INC.
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written by John Newman , December 03, 2007
As slavery lasted for a time but with freedom as a fundamental human right lasting forever, it is good the ship is visiting here. This will raise a lot of awareness among my fellow Sierra Leoneans. This visit is long over due.
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