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The Lathrop House celebration of freedom

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Lee Randles of Holland, center, discusses what life was like for African Americans during the Civil War at the Lathrop House celebration of freedom

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K. LaVerne Redden speaks as Harriet Tubman during this year's annual celebration of freedom.

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A photograph of Civil War reenactors Belinda and Clark Morgan of Holland, center, adorns a table on display with period items.

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K. LaVerne Redden speaks as Harriet Tubman.

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Lily Young, 8, right, plays with a hoop and stick during this year's annual celebration of freedom.

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Reenactor Diane Randles of Holland wore a bonnet she'd make herself as part of her 1860 period costume.

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Lily Young, 8, left, and Grant Marcy, 8, right, play a historic hoop game together.

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K. LaVerne Redden, portraying Harriet Tubman, right, greets reenactors Belinda Morgan, left, and Diane Randles, both of Holland.

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Dozens of people gather to hear K. LaVerne Redden speak as Harriet Tubman during this year's annual celebration of freedom hosted by the Friends of the Lathrop House.

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