The Underground Railroad in McLean County
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The Underground Railroad in McLean County
--- Thursday, September 3
--- 6:30-8:30pm; Community Room 2 and online via livestream
Join us to examine a pivotal chapter in U.S. history too long obscured by bogus stories and myth making. Bill Kemp from our programming partner, the McLean County Museum of History, will note local legends and delve into real, documented stories of freedom seekers passing through McLean County on the Underground Railroad.
Join us at 6:30pm in person or watch the livestream on the BPL YouTube page at bit.ly/blmlibyoutube.
Heather Feezor from Looking for Lincoln will provide introductory remarks to promote the opening of the "Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad" traveling exhibit, a project by The Abraham Lincoln Heritage Coalition, also known as Looking for Lincoln. The exhibit will be available for viewing September 3 - November 30, 2026, in the library's Community Room 1.
Questions about this program can be emailed to Sara or Marcie at [email protected].
--- Thursday, September 3
--- 6:30-8:30pm; Community Room 2 and online via livestream
Join us to examine a pivotal chapter in U.S. history too long obscured by bogus stories and myth making. Bill Kemp from our programming partner, the McLean County Museum of History, will note local legends and delve into real, documented stories of freedom seekers passing through McLean County on the Underground Railroad.
Join us at 6:30pm in person or watch the livestream on the BPL YouTube page at bit.ly/blmlibyoutube.
Heather Feezor from Looking for Lincoln will provide introductory remarks to promote the opening of the "Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad" traveling exhibit, a project by The Abraham Lincoln Heritage Coalition, also known as Looking for Lincoln. The exhibit will be available for viewing September 3 - November 30, 2026, in the library's Community Room 1.
Questions about this program can be emailed to Sara or Marcie at [email protected].
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