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Deeper Dive: Three Fugitives Shipped on Board: Canals and the Underground Railroad in New York State
June 5 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sloan Fund Deeper Dive: Three Fugitives Shipped on Board: Canals and the Underground Railroad in New York State
June 5 | 6PM | Hybrid | Free ($10 Suggested Donation)
Researcher, writer, and teacher Judith Wellman specializes in social and community history. New York State’s canals transformed America. For people of African descent, they were of special importance. They became both escape routes from slavery and havens of work and settlement. Using a variety of sources, this presentation focuses on amazing stories about canals and the Underground Railroad across New York State. The 2024 Lecture Series is presented by the Sloan Fund.