The Precipice of Freedom: The Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois

Name: The Precipice of Freedom: The Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois
Start: 2026-07-21T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-21T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Meeting Room 3

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Join Eric Krupa, Archivist at the St. Charles History Museum, for an enlightening look at Illinois’ role in The Underground Railroad. We’ll learn about the UGRR, stories of local Freedom Seekers, and how these networks were formed.

Date:: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time:: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:: Meeting Room 3
Categories:: Adults

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