Julia Roberts’ Freedom Suit

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Thursday, April 09, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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04/09/2026 07:00 PM 04/09/2026 08:30 PM America/Anguilla Julia Roberts’ Freedom Suit One woman, Julia Roberts, sued over her long-promised freedom while living near Barcroft, Arlington Forest, and Buckingham neighborhoods. Her case eventually wound up before the U.S. Supreme Court in Adams v. Roberts (1844). Her story is one of personal bravery in the face of unimaginable injustice, but it is also a story of how the law was available as a tool for seeking freedom and justice. Visit the website for directions to free on-campus parking or for Zoom registration: https://arlhist.org/event/julia-roberts-freedom-suit/Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3557322-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/washington-dc/events/reinsch-library/julia-roberts-freedom-suit-628883?ref=uceaddevent Reinsch Library, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22207

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One woman, Julia Roberts, sued over her long-promised freedom while living near Barcroft, Arlington Forest, and Buckingham neighborhoods. Her case eventually wound up before the U.S. Supreme Court in Adams v. Roberts (1844). Her story is one of personal bravery in the face of unimaginable injustice, but it is also a story of how the law was available as a tool for seeking freedom and justice. Visit the website for directions to free on-campus parking or for Zoom registration: https://arlhist.org/event/julia-roberts-freedom-suit/

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