Freshwater Freedom Seekers

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Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on April 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

When people think of the Underground Railroad, they likely think of Harriet Tubman and other brave abolitionists who led enslaved people through dark forests and across steep mountain ranges. But most enslaved people actually escaped by boat. The Great Lakes served as a major route on the Underground Railroad. Dr. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi tells three harrowing stories of freshwater freedom seekers and the abolitionists who helped them cross the Great Lakes.

Disclaimer(s)

ADA Accommodation

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability should contact the Administrative Office at adacoordinator@bartlettlibrary.org, (630) 837-2855, or in writing, not less than five working days prior to the event.

Registration Required

This program requires you to register.