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Tolson's Chapel is a National Register of Historic Places-listed church in Sharpsburg, noted for its use as a Freedmen's Bureau school for African Americans immediately following the American Civil War. The church, which was constructed in 1866, serves as a living symbol of the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation and the promise of new life it held for African Americans following the abolition of slavery in America. Following its deconsecration in 1998, the church underwent major restoration and preservation efforts led by the Sharpsburg community. Today, it is overseen by the nonprofit group Friends of Tolson's Chapel and open to the public for guided tours throughout the year by appointment.
111 E High St, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
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