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Birth
Angelina Grimke was born to a family Slaveholding family. Her experience and friendship with slaves led to her push or abolition. -
Moves to Philidelphia
Angelina moved to Philadelphia, along with her sister. She joined the religious group ‘Society of Friends’, in a bid to stand up against slavery and discrimination -
Joins Quaker Community
Angelina requested all the members of the Presbyterian Church to stop slavery, through a meeting held in 1829. However, the folks didn’t agree with her thought. A disappointed Angelina, later joined the Quaker Community, a small religious group based in her hometown, Charleston. -
Joins PFASS
Angelina joined the ‘Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society’ in 1835. She actively participated in dozens of meetings organized by the association, which were held to abolish the social issue. -
Attends American Anti-Slavery Committee
The ‘American Anti-Slavery Committee’ held a two week conference to emphasize the importance of anti-slavery rights, in 1836. Angelina, and her sister Sarah Moore, attended the event. Soon, the duo was invited to address many gatherings, in a bid to end slavery. Sarah and Angelina also paved way for several anti-slavery groups in the New York region. -
An Appeal The Christian Women of the South
Angelina wrote an article named ‘An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South’ in 1836. Gremke requested the women who lived in her hometown and surrounding regions to do their bit to end slavery. This book is considered to be one of the best results of America’s socio-political concerns. -
Married
Angelina wrote an article named ‘An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South’ in 1836. Gremke requested the women who lived in her hometown and surrounding regions to do their bit to end slavery. This book is considered to be one of the best results of America’s socio-political concerns. -
Death
Angelina passed away On October 26, 1879. She was seventy four years old at the time.