Uncovering the Faces of Regular African-Americans in the 1860s with a Photo from the National Archives

Published March 12, 2018

Uncovering the faces of regular African-Americans in the 1860s, this beautiful old photo from the National Archives captures the lives and work of those living around Alexandria. Learn more about these individuals and check out photos of young boys working in the area.

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This photo was posted by the National Archives and labeled as “negro laborers, near coal wharf.” This beautiful old photo shows the faces of regular African-Americans in the 1860s, living and working around Alexandria. Photos like this really make you wonder who these individuals are, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. We shared some great photos a long time ago of young boys working hard jobs in Alexandria. Check those out.