The Underground Railroad

Schedule

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Glen Ellyn Historical Society | Glen Ellyn, IL

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Told from the perspective of an owner of a “Safe House" in Illinois, hear how safe houses were used as a stopping point for the slaves to gain rest and nourishment before going on to safety in Canada. Several safe houses in the immediate Chicagoland area will be highlighted
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society, 800 N Main Street,Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States

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