Juneteenth: Detroit and the Final Stops of the Underground Railroad

Mon Jun 17 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Campbell | Detroit Public Library | Detroit

Campbell | Detroit Public Library
Publisher/HostCampbell | Detroit Public Library
Juneteenth: Detroit and the Final Stops of the Underground Railroad
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Members from the Detroit Underground Historical Society will lead a presentation on the final stops freedom seekers used to escape to Canada
About this Event

Shakiyla Kirkwood, trustee of the historic Second Baptist Church of Detroit, and lecturer for the Detroit Underground Railroad Historical Society (DURHS) will lead a presentation focused on the significance of the Second Baptist Church of Detroit, which functioned as one of the final stops on the Underground Railroad as freedom seekers escaped to Canada.

Questions? Contact Carolina Fernandez at [email protected] or 313-481-1550

*We kindly request that you refrain from utilizing the "Ask A Question" feature, as it may cause delays in receiving a response. Carolina will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to your participation in the event.*

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Campbell | Detroit Public Library, 8733 W Vernor Highway, Detroit, United States

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