Alexandria, Virginia. Slave Pen. (Price, Birch & Co. Dealers In Slaves) (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

Alexandria, Virginia. Slave Pen. (Price, Birch & Co. Dealers In Slaves) (U.S. Civil War) The designated site in Alexandria, Virginia, known as the 'Slave Pen,' was a facility used for the buying and selling of enslaved individuals during the pre-Civil War era. Established by Price, Birch & Co., one of the most significant slave trading firms in the U.S., it operated from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, serving as a central hub for the profitable and inhumane slave trade in the region. During the U.S. Civil War, this site held military prisoners instead of enslaved people. Today, it stands as a poignant reminder of the dark chapter in American history, with ongoing efforts to preserve its history for educational and memorial purposes.