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FRIDAY 5/7: The Underground Railroad — The track to freedom

Discover key people and places involved in the Underground Railroad movement in Northern Virginia on Friday, May 7, 2010.  Dr. Deborah Lee will highlight many in our region who resisted slavery and assisted others in escapes to freedom. Sponsored by The Civil War 150th Anniversary Committee of the City of Falls Church, Dr. Lee’s presentation will be held at 8:00 p.m. at The Historic Falls Church, with an author reception beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Books will be available for purchase.  This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact 703.248.5171.

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By Falls Church Times Staff
May 6, 2010 

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One Response to “FRIDAY 5/7: The Underground Railroad — The track to freedom”

  1. barb cram on May 7th, 2010 7:52 am

    This is the first in a series of lectures and precursor to Civil War Day next Saturday.
    The City’s Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee is sponsor of this event. Dr. Lee is a fine speaker and a question and answer period will follow the lecture at the Historic Falls Church. Free and open to all, please join us.

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