1K views · 22 reactions | Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, has a distinctive history linked to the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Founded in 1792 by British abolitionists and freed African Americans from Nova Scotia, it served as a settlement for formerly enslaved individuals. The city developed into a sanctuary for those fleeing slavery and functioned as a British naval base focused on suppressing the slave trade. | In Sierra Leone we Trust | Facebook