series of meetings during the American Civil War black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: 28 Argyle Street, Birkenhead This building was once known as the 'Argyle Assembly Rooms' and was the venue for a series of meetings during the American Civil War. At one meeting on 18th January 1893 vote was taken, with unanimous support,for the end of slavery and for a letter to be sent to President Abraham Lincoln Recorded plaque organisation: Civil War Discovery Trail.

The meetings held at the Argyle Assembly Rooms addressed international support for ending slavery during the American Civil War, reflecting global condemnation of the practice and solidarity with abolitionists.