FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s been 160 years since the emancipation of Booker T. Washington; a Franklin County native born into slavery, who became a monumental figure in African American ...

The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.

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Juneteenth events at Booker T. Washington National Monument detail the life of the famous author and orator who was freed in ...

This weekend, a historic milestone is being honored in Franklin County. The Booker T. Washington National Monument is commemorating 160 years since his emancipation. The event showcases how the ...