The Underground Railroad Turned On Its Head: Old Themes, New Directions
and its relationship with us today
The 11th annual Underground Railroad Public History Conference
Organized by Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc.
Co-sponsored by Russell Sage College and Rensselaer County Historical Society
April 13-15, 2012
Educators' Workshop - Friday, April 13
African American Heritage and History in Schenectady, New York
Short on public recognition but long on historic significance, Schenectady's Underground Railroad and African American heritage sites will be the focus of a three hour bus tour. While designed for educators,anyone who is interested is welcome to participate.
Abolition: from Marginalization to Emancipation
The struggle by New York's Black abolitionists to end slavery and achieve full citizenship rights for African Americans illustrates a number of historical developments during the period leading up to the American Civil War and US history in general. Analyzing historical movements and their dynamic effects, it is clear that New York's Black abolitionists illustrate Margaret Mead's dictum, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, is is the only thing that ever has."
Registration materials are available www.ugrworkshop.com
Don't miss this historic event
Register early - reserve your place - pass the word on
"The gold standard of Underground Railroad conferences" (Fergus Bordewich, author of Bound for Canaan)
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