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The Civil War: Legacy of the Underground Railroad

The Civil War: Legacy of the Underground Railroad

The Civil War: Legacy of the Underground Railroad

Washington, DC
Saturday, April 9, 2011

The Detroit Historical Society hosted descendants of the Underground Railroad for an evening of conversation and commemoration. Panelists talk about their slave ancestors who traveled the Underground Railroad to freedom in Michigan, the symbolism of their journey, and what they encountered along the way. This is the first half of a two-part program.

Updated: Monday, April 11, 2011 at 2:20pm (ET)

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