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Departure of the Elizabeth
- When
- February 6, 1820
- Where
- New York City
The Elizabeth departed New York City on February 6, 1820, carrying 86 African-American emigrants and three white ACS agents to West Africa.
Funded by a $100,000 congressional grant received in 1819, the American Colonization Society organized the first official expedition. The ship Elizabeth left New York City with 86 African-American emigrants and three white agents. This voyage represented the Society's first direct attempt to transport emigrants to Sierra Leone, building on earlier advocacy for repatriation.
Sources
- American Colonization Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-06
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