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Walking Tour: The Underground Railroad in Springfield

June 10, 2023 @ 10:30 am12:00 pm
| Cost: $5 | Cost for Members: FREE

Join local historians and neighborhood experts for enlightening strolls through the downtown area. Free for Museum, Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association, and Preservation Trust members. This month…

The Underground Railroad in Springfield
with Sam Bradley, Executive Director of the Pan African Historical Museum USA
Visit locations and meet people that salute the perseverance, ingenuity, and resilience of some of Springfield’s unsung early residents. The Underground Railroad was comprised of many people and places—Springfield was an important destination for freedom seekers and activists like Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and John Brown. Tour will begin at Tower Square.

Springfield Preservation Trust

Second Saturday Walking Tours are co-presented by Springfield Preservation Trust.

This program is supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and and Springfield Cultural Council.

Massachusetts Cultural Council Logo     and Springfield Cultural Council.

Details

Date:
June 10, 2023
Time:
10:30 am–12:00 pm

Organizer

Name:
Springfield Preservation Trust
Email:
Website:
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Cost

Cost:
$5
Cost for Members:
FREE

Venue