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About Abolition Day

Commemorating the Great Mansfield Freedom vs. Slavery Riot of October 10, 1836, Abolition Day celebrates abolitionist history in Mansfield, which, "with only a few thousand residents, had one of the biggest anti-slavery societies in the state - larger even than some in much more populated places. (...) Mansfield was more than just another status quo New England town. It was a place where an exceptional number of people advocated for the end of America’s most evil institution."

(Read more in African American Mansfield: A Brief History & Tour Outline.)

In addition to celebrating this history, Abolition Day seeks to make the connections to the abolition movements of today. We want Mansfield to once again be on the front lines in advocating for the end of America's most evil institutions.

Funding from Mass Humanities has been provided through the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

We are proud to be a fiscally sponsored program of NOPI - Nonprofit Incubator, a program of NOPI INC, a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 81-5089505. Learn more at https://thenopi.org. This account has been reviewed by Givebutter's Trust & Safety team to verify its status with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law.

Abolition Day 2025

Help fund this annual celebration of the past, present, and future of abolitionism in Mansfield!