The Underground Railroad in Northern Virginia

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Event Date(s): Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:00 PM

Location:
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Old Manassas Courthouse
9248 Lee Avenue
Manassas,  VA 20110

Contact Phone: 703-367-7872

Contact Email: historicpreservation@pwcgov.org

Event Web Site: www.pwcgov.org/historicsites

Event Details

Dr. Deborah Lee will speak about the Underground Railroad in Northern Virginia, specifically sites along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area. Dr. Lee will highlight people and places that showed how many in the region resisted slavery or assisted others in their escape to freedom. Dr. Lee recently authored "Honoring Their Paths: African-American Contributions along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground", which highlights African-American contributions to American history along the Journey Through Hallowed Ground.

Please call 703-367-7872 for more information on this lecture.