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A New Interpretation of an Old Story presentation

April 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Paul and Mary Liz Stewart at the John C. Hart Memorial Library in Shrub Oak, New York for a presentation on their seminal Underground Railroad research.

The Underground Railroad, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels, dark of night escapes, coded language, and hidey-holes, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of enslavement in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join with Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, independent researchers and co-founders of Underground Railroad Education Center as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this empowering local history and its relevance for us today.

Details

Date:
April 12, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Website:
https://yorktownlibrary.org/

Organizer

Mary Liz Stewart
Phone
518-621-7793

Venue

John C. Hart Memorial Library
1130 E. Main St.
Schrub Oak, New York 10588
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Phone
(914) 245-5262
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