Theme: Telling Our Stories: The National Significance of Local Events on the Underground Railroad Movement

September 16,17, and 18th, 2004

Co-Sponsored with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati, OH

The aim of this conference is to help explain how the cumulative effect of hundreds of events all over the country resulted in the abolition of slavery due in large part to the Underground Railroad Movement. It will also increase the knowledge base of local communities in telling their stories. We are only beginning to understand what we can learn about our shared heritage from the lessons inherent in the UGRR Movement. The Conference coincides with the opening of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in August,2004. The Center’s mission is to educate the public about the UGRR and its legacy. We will be hosting UGRR Site tours. To Request Registration Information please visit our website or call.