A two-part event: 1) a presentation about our county’s activism during this consequential era in American history, the local key players, and how to research the history of a home, 2) if you choose to attend the second half, is hands-on learning.
The Fugitive Slave Act made assisting and harboring escaped slaves a punishable
crime…so the people fleeing from their bondage and running toward freedom
were hidden by those who sympatized with their suffering, and were taking
action. It was a dangerous time. The secrets were kept, with barely a trace. This
makes it extremely challenging to research the network and sites that may have
been involved in the Underground Railroad.
Carol Bacak-Egbo is a nationally and regionally known historian, archeologist and
educator and part of the Oakland County Historical Commission. She has done
extensive investigation on this topic in Oakland County and has now turned her
eye on their next-door neighbor, Genesee County, its Anti-Slavery Society, wellknown
abolitionists, and the purported “stations” along the Railroad.
JOIN US to gain a better understanding of how the Underground Railroad
functioned and the role both Michigan and Genesee County played. Learn about
our county’s activism during this consequential era in American history and the
local key players. Bacak-Egbo also shares the techniques and resources she uses
for assessing claims of connection of a person or a structure’s function in the
Railroad, as well as discovering the stories of abolitionists and freedom seekers.
You’ll also learn how to interpret a variety of historical sources including maps,
census records and deeds, and analyze and evaluate historical evidence. A great
program for family genealogists, too!
Member Pricing:
Presentation and Hands-on, Skill-building Workshop – $50
Presentation Only: $20
Non-Member Pricing:
Presentation and Hands-on, Skill-building Workshop – $60
Presentation Only: $30
*Workshop includes lunch, beverages, and materials
Phone: (810) 287-6890
Email: GeneseeCountyHistoricalSociety@gmail.com
2024/02/24 - 2024/02/24
Additional time info:
Presentation from 10am to 12:00 noon
Hands-on, Research Skill-Building Workshop (if you wish to attend) from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Member Pricing:
Presentation and Hands-on, Skill-building Workshop – $50
Presentation Only: $20
Non-Member Pricing:
Presentation and Hands-on, Skill-building Workshop – $60
Presentation Only: $30
*Workshop includes lunch, beverages, and materials
Longway Planetarium
1330 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503
For Longway Planetarium, visitors are able to park in the lot directly in front of the building.
We may provide an American Sign Language interpreter, depending on attendance. Please contact us if this is a service you need.