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Senior Series:
Lake County's Involvement in the Underground Railroad

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Senior Series:
Lake County's Involvement in the Underground Railroad

Wednesday, February 05

9 AM - 10 AM

Online

Seniors

This event requires registration.

Registration is open.

Registration closes at 12 am CST the day of the program.

Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org with questions or to inquire about accommodations.

Available seats: 32


Details

Lake County, Illinois was one of the strongest areas of anti-slavery sentiment in the state of Illinois. Hear the stories of local citizens' efforts to advocate for the enslaved and aid those escaping on the Underground Railroad.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants at least one hour prior to the start of the program. If you do not receive the link, please check your junk/SPAM folder.

 

Instructors:

Anna Neubauer

 
 

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