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Abolitionism In Lorain County - The Oberlin-Wellington Slave Rescue

Celebrate African-American History Month by listening to Ron Gorman of the Oberlin Heritage Center tell the story of runaway slave John Price. Learn how early residents of Lorain County defied the Fugitive Slave Act and helped Price escape slave catchers to obtain freedom in Canada. Preregistration required.

Date:
Wed., February 11, 2015
6 p.m.
Location:
South Lorain Branch
2121 Homewood Drive
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5672
Openings:
Unlimited