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Sojourner Truth: a New York State Hero bus trip
Sojourner Truth, born enslaved in New York State, overcame enormous obstacles to become a nationally known speaker and activist for equal rights and justice. Spending her life, both enslaved and free, in Kingston, New York, she is a woman to be celebrated! Join the Underground Railroad Education Center on Saturday, September 26 for a coach bus trip to Kingston to learn about and celebrate this advocate for freedom and justice.
Bus transportation from Albany to the sites in Kingston and back to Albany is arranged with Brown Coach.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Questions? Call 518-621-7793 and ask for Sarah, Paul, or Mary Liz, or email us at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/contact/
We’ll start our day at The Myers Residence at 194 Livingston Avenue
- Bus boarding time at The Myers Residence – 8:30am-8:50pm
- Bus departure from The Myers Residence – 9:00am sharp
- Bus departure time from Kingston – 8:00pm
- Bus return time at The Myers Residence – 9:00pm
Parking – park on Third Street, at the back of The Myers Residence Campus. Google directions – use 103 Third Street and 99 Third Street to help locate The Myers Residence Campus. The Campus facing Third Street is between Lark Street and North Swan Street.
Each participant will receive a gift bag with light refreshments, a copy of The Narrative of Sojourner Truth, and a booklet detailing out the day’s itinerary, restaurant options, and other activities available. Lunch and dinner are bring your own or visit a local restaurant, all within easy walking distance of tour stops.
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 26!

