Hike the Freedom Trail
Please join the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project experts when they Hike the Freedom Trail on Saturday, October 14, 2023! This is a free event.
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Presentation: Jack “The Black Man” McCord
Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical Society 4455 S. King Drive Suite 103, Chicago, United StatesFree Event! Join us at an exciting presentation on Jack “The Black Man” McCord. A Black servant brought into Illinois by slaveholders In Tennessee. Tues Oct 31 2023 at 10AM at Bronzeville Historical Society 4455 S. King Drive Suite 103, Chicago. Presented by Steven Williams
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Sand Ridge Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesCelebrate the rich heritage of the Calumet region. On this day, we will collaborate with various partner organizations that host a diverse range of activities, from brick-making to upholstery and offer engaging presentations and guided hikes. The scheduled presentations include: 10:30 am: “Calumet Voices Exhibit” by the Field Museum 11:30 am: “Dawn of the Calumet …
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Presentation Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois
10244 S Longwood Dr, Chicago, IL 60643 10244 S Longwood Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesLocation: Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Drive Chicago Time: Saturday November 18th at 7 p.m. A program “Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois” at 7 p.m. Nov. 18, is sponsored by Southsiders for Peace and the church’s Social Justice Committee. Author Larry McClellan will present the program, accompanied by …
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Combination Board and Working Group
Chicago Embassy Church 15910 Cottage Grove Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesAt the Chicago Embassy Church, a combination board and working group meeting will be held.
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Hike Registration Open
NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE NEXT "FREEDOM TRAIL HIKE," set for Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 10 am to 12:30 pm. The Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project Presents "Hike the Freedom Trail" June 29 - 10 am to 12:30pm Join us for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / …