It Took Courage: The Eliza Winston Story with Author Dr. Christopher Lehman

Join us at Justice Page Middle School on Tuesday, February 10 for a captivating live event. Dr. Lehman, the author of a 2024 book about Eliza Winston, will share the story of Eliza's escape from enslavement while being kept by her enslavers on the shores of Lake Harriet and the Mississippi River. Her courage and resilience will inspire and move you, and learning about local upstanders in 1860 helps provide a roadmap for us 165 years later. Don’t miss this unique chance to hear this remarkable history firsthand from the author himself! To purchase a book click here

Info: The event takes place in the Justice Page Middle School Auditorium. Please arrive in time to find parking either in the parking lot or on adjacent streets of Justice Page Middle School. There will be a limited amount of books for sale in the main hallway. To purchase your book before the event https://strivepubandco.com/strivestore/p/it-took-courage-eliza-winstons-quest-for-freedom

Info: Dr Lehman will present his research on the remarkable story of Eliza Winston and her legacy to the city of Minneapolis, the state of Minnesota, and the rest of the country.

Info: There will be time for questions from the audience. After questions there will be an opportunity for Dr. Lehman to sign books. A Limited amount of books will be made available for sale before the event.

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