Dreams of Freedom: Marilyn Higgins

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Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm

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Petit Branch Library - Onondaga County Public Libraries | Syracuse, NY

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Please join us for a talk by Marilyn Higgins, author of Dreams of Freedom. She will give a presentation on the history of the Erie Canal and discuss the people, places, and events that shaped New York State and America before the Civil War. Dreams of Freedom is the “CNY Reads One Book” selection for 2026.

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