Eola Road Branch
Join us to learn about a chapter of our shared Aurora history! Local historian Zachary Bishop will explore the actions Aurora residents took to combat slavery before the Civil War.
Join local historian Zachary Bishop as he shares the powerful stories of Aurora abolitionists who advocated for the end of slavery and helped enslaved Black Americans seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.
Zachary Bishop is a historian and museum professional whose current research focuses on the history of Kane and DuPage Counties. He is currently working on projects about the history of the Underground Railroad, housing discrimination, and the LGBTQ community in the area.
Join us in-person at Santori Library in Room 125/126 or virtually via Zoom!
https://aurorapubliclibrary-org.zoom.us/j/88671519262?pwd=q40qF48qhRevxxX0rk45ZN0M2bJRvT.1
Passcode: Abolition
For more community history, visit www.aurorapubliclibrary.org/LocalHistory.
AGE GROUP: | Adults - ages 19+ |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Local Resources and Community Conversation | Local History and Genealogy |
TAGS: | Underground Railroad | community history |
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