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Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presenter: Oberlin Heritage Center
Location: Central Branch: Rotary Meeting Room (Entire Room), Central Branch: Scheide Room, Central Branch: Toni Morrison Room, Central Branch: Founders Room
Branch: Central
Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was once said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom seekers. The Oberlin Heritage Center will present an illustrated program about the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin’s growth as a station and highlight the individuals and events that marked Oberlin as one of the most active stations of the Underground Railroad. Stories will include Oberlin College’s acceptance of African American students, the famous ship Amistad and a former slave and student, men who volunteered for John Brown’s violent raid on Harper’s Ferry, and local efforts to thwart slave catchers.
This program is intended for adults (+18). We strictly adhere to our program age intentions. If you have any questions, please contact EPL