Quakers and Slavery: From Enslavers to Allies
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The fascinating story of how Quakers changed from being enslavers to actively opposing slavery, participating in the Underground Railroad, and even becoming leaders in the abolition movement will be shared by author/historian Pat Mervine.
While researching their book "Slavery, Friends, and Freedom in Bucks County," Pat Mervine and co-author Joe Coleman delved deep into the African American journey in Southeastern Pennsylvania focusing on the period from the 1600s to the post-Civil War era.
This presentation will deal with the greater story, with particular emphasis on the Quakers in Bucks County - what caused their mind shift and how they took action.
No reservations are required for this program. Seating will be on a first-come basis.
While researching their book "Slavery, Friends, and Freedom in Bucks County," Pat Mervine and co-author Joe Coleman delved deep into the African American journey in Southeastern Pennsylvania focusing on the period from the 1600s to the post-Civil War era.
This presentation will deal with the greater story, with particular emphasis on the Quakers in Bucks County - what caused their mind shift and how they took action.
No reservations are required for this program. Seating will be on a first-come basis.
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Where is it happening?
46 W Afton Ave, Yardley, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19067
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Host or PublisherYardley Historical Association
