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kestrellSafe Harbor: Boston's Maritime Underground Railroad
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online event
Description
During the years preceding the American Civil War, Boston served as one of the most important stops on the Underground Railroad. Did you know that many of the fugitives escaping from enslavement came to Boston by stowing away on ships from southern ports? This program explores the untold stories of men and women making daring escapes to freedom through Boston Harbor.
This online program, co-presented by The National Park Service, will happen over Zoom. We kindly request that people who are interested in attending please see the REGISTRATION REQUIRED box on this page for more information.
Please visit
this link
https://boston-public-library.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdeyqqzgsHNxfPFj_ruc2z4B6qhOmkEbn
to register.
The
Repairing America Initiative
https://www.bpl.org/repairingamerica/?_ga=2.208365851.886702232.1612284554-216378013.1612284554
is the Boston Public Library's pledge to focus its 2021 programming and services on bridging the gaps that divide America. By prioritizing economic recovery, civic engagement, COVID-19 recovery, racial equity, workforce development, and youth engagement, the BPL is working to help Americans rise above the challenges they face.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online event
Description
During the years preceding the American Civil War, Boston served as one of the most important stops on the Underground Railroad. Did you know that many of the fugitives escaping from enslavement came to Boston by stowing away on ships from southern ports? This program explores the untold stories of men and women making daring escapes to freedom through Boston Harbor.
This online program, co-presented by The National Park Service, will happen over Zoom. We kindly request that people who are interested in attending please see the REGISTRATION REQUIRED box on this page for more information.
Please visit
this link
https://boston-public-library.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdeyqqzgsHNxfPFj_ruc2z4B6qhOmkEbn
to register.
The
Repairing America Initiative
https://www.bpl.org/repairingamerica/?_ga=2.208365851.886702232.1612284554-216378013.1612284554
is the Boston Public Library's pledge to focus its 2021 programming and services on bridging the gaps that divide America. By prioritizing economic recovery, civic engagement, COVID-19 recovery, racial equity, workforce development, and youth engagement, the BPL is working to help Americans rise above the challenges they face.
