apr 24, 1800 - 1800 Gabriel Prosser’s Rebellion (Virginia)
Description:
Gabriel Prosser, an enslaved Blacksmith, plans a large-scale rebellion in Richmond, Virginia, intending to capture the city, kill White people, and demand freedom. The plot is foiled before it can be executed, and Gabriel and his conspirators are executed. This failed rebellion heightens White fear of slave uprisings.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 24, 1800
Now
~ 225 years ago