This event is in the "Adults" group Day of Tears 2:00pm–3:45pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2024 Sat Day of Tears 2:00pm–3:45pm Adults Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Meriden Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1+2+3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education, History & Genealogy, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: On March 2nd and 3rd 1852, in Savannah, Georgia, the largest slave auction in the United States took place. Four hundred plus slaves paraded as chattel to the auctioneer’s block.