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The Underground Railroad

With Cuyahoga Valley National Park Rangers
2023-02-20 18:00:00 2023-02-20 19:00:00 America/New_York The Underground Railroad Join park rangers and volunteer actors to explore the Underground Railroad that once traveled through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. You will enjoy this interactive experience. Kenmore Branch Virtual - Zoom

Monday, February 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-20 18:00:00 2023-02-20 19:00:00 America/New_York The Underground Railroad Join park rangers and volunteer actors to explore the Underground Railroad that once traveled through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. You will enjoy this interactive experience. Kenmore Branch Virtual - Zoom

Join park rangers and volunteer actors to explore the Underground Railroad that once traveled through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. You will enjoy this interactive experience.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.745.6126.

In observance of Black History Month, explore the Underground Railroad that once traveled through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This program chronicles the efforts of free Black canal boat captain John Malvin, who transported many things aboard the boat Auburn. Some believe that included runaway slaves. You will enjoy this interactive experience involving park rangers and volunteer actors!

This program is held on Zoom—registration is required to receive a login. 

A webcam and microphone may be necessary for participation in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your level of participation will be limited. If you do not have an email address, please contact the Kenmore Branch to learn how to participate in this program via phone.

Related Resources:

"The Underground Railroad Records: Narrating the Hardships, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom" by William Still.

"Underground Railroad [DVD]: The William Still Story" Director, producer, and writer Laine Drewery.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

TAGS: | underground railroad | History | Black History Month |

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Phone: 330.745.6126
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