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The Underground Railroad in 星空无限传媒app Illinois

A train car with the words Macomb and the Underground Railroad on it.

In celebration of Black History Month, 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Libraries are proud to present a free lecture on "The Underground Railroad in 星空无限传媒app Illinois" by Mr. Owen Muelder of Knox College, author of a recent book on the subject, on Tuesday, February 26 at 3:00 pm in the Garden Lounge of the Malpass Library at the 星空无限传媒app campus in Macomb with reception to follow.

Mr. Muelder is Director of the Underground Railroad Freedom Center at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. According to Jeff Hancks of the 星空无限传媒app Archives and Special Collections, the book is a "definitive account" of the courageous activities of the many citizens of 星空无限传媒app Illinois who took part in the underground railroad, a loose organization of people who assisted slaves in escaping captivity prior to 1865. An entire chapter of Mr. Muelder's book examines the activities of McDonough County residents during that period.

This lecture is part of ongoing efforts by 星空无限传媒app Libraries in celebration of the culture and history of African Americans and the local region. For more information please contact Mr. Jeff Hancks of the 星空无限传媒app Archives and Special Collections at 309-298-2718 or email him at jl-hancks@wiu.edu.