A ringing tribute to the march toward 'Freedom,' and the steps that remain

Storyteller Jeanette Harris, left, set the tone for the "Let Freedom Ring!" celebration Sunday afternoon with an emotional monologue about slavery. The crowd at the Fairfield Museum and History Center rose to their feet when she finished. Fairfield CT 1/6/13 Photo: Jarret Liotta

First Selectman Michael Tetreau was among the speakers at the "Let Freedom Ring!" program Sunday at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, co-sponsored by the Fairfield Clergy Association. Fairfield CT 1/6/13 Photo: Jarret Liotta

The 150th anniverary of the Emancipation Proclamation was celebrated Sunday by, from left, Mary Edwards of Bridgeport, Matthew McDonald of Fairfield, and his wife, Edith, right. The event took place at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Fairfield CT 01/6/13 They attended Sunday's "Let Freedom Ring!" event at The Fairfield Museum and History Center, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Photo: Jarret Liotta

Rabbi Evan Schultz of Congregation B'Nai Israel shares remarks about current instances of human trafficking duruing Sunday's program to mark the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Fairfield CT 1/6/13 Photo: Jarret Liotta