Press Release

For more info contact: Oldham Co. History Center/502-222-0826

Featured Kentucky Humanites Council Speaker:

Diane P. Coon, "All Along the River: Underground Railroad Crossing Points"

Dinner and Lecture Series

Wednesday, August 18, 2004, 6 p.m.

Sponsored by the Oldham County Public Library and the Oldham County History Center .
This program is provided by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc.

From Ashland to Paducah , fugitive slaves crossed the Ohio River in search of freedom. This talk describes where and how they crossed and the obstacles they faced, including paid patrols. Coon will emphasize the journey and tribulations of local slave and abolitionist, Henry Bibb who inspired many of the great leaders of the 19 th Century to abolish slavery. Join us for lecture and dinner at the Westport General Store in Westport , KY. Reservations are required: $15 members of the Oldham County Historical Society, $18 non-members (covers cost of meal- lecture is free) CALL 502-222-0826. Limited seating.

This program is a part of the Summer exhibit " Celebrating Oldham County 's African American Heritage" featured at the Oldham County History Center . The exhibit ends September 6.

(Contact for more information: Nancy Theiss, 502-222-0826
The Oldham County History Center , 106 N. Second Ave. LaGrange , KY 40031
502-222-0826/FAX 502-222-7115
http://oldhamcountyhistoricalsociety.org
email: ochstryctr@aol.com

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