Juneteenth: Detroit and the Final Stops of the Underground Railroad
Shakiyla Kirkwood, trustee of the historic Second Baptist Church of Detroit, and lecturer for the Detroit Underground Railroad Historical Society (DURHS) will lead a presentation focused on the significance of the Second Baptist Church of Detroit, which functioned as one of the final stops on the Underground Railroad as freedom seekers escaped to Canada.
Questions? Contact Carolina Fernandez at cfernandez@detroitpubliclibrary.org or 313-481-1550
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| Date | Monday, June 17, 2024 |
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| Time | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Location | Campbell |
| Age Group | Adults |
| Category | Genealogy & History, Cultural Celebrations |