Refugee Slaves and the Underground Railroad in Chicago

June 10th, 2020 by

Join tour guide Adam Selzer for Refugee Slaves and the Underground Railroad in Chicago, on Sunday, June 14, from 10-11:30 a.m. This virtual talk and tour, presented by Mysterious Chicago/Astonishing Chicago, looks at the lively communities of refugee slaves and abolitionists in Chicago during the 19th century. At BMW of Elmhurst, we think this is a great opportunity to learn about Chicagoland history in an entertaining way.

Refugee Slaves and the Underground Railroad in ChicagoWhile Chicago was known as “a sinkhole of abolition” because of the closely-knit group of Underground Railroad workers and abolitionists, a sizable minority of copperheads and slave catchers were ready to put up a fight. (Copperheads, also called Peace Democrats, were citizens of the North who were against the Civil War and favored a negotiated settlement with the South as a way to restore the Union.)

Refugee Slaves and the Underground Railroad in Chicago will cover many stories and locations, including the “Omnibus Riot” of 1862, scenes of battles over the fugitive slave law, locations of homes that were known underground railroad stops and more.

Adam Selzer is the author of more than twenty books, including Flickering Empire: How Chicago Invented the US Film Industry, Mysterious Chicago, and an upcoming book on Graceland Cemetery. Some of the stories in Refugee Slaves and the Underground Railroad in Chicago were the result of research for Adam’s research for his new book.

So, check out this look at Chicago history on Sunday. We’re sure it will be a worthwhile experience.

Date and Time:
Sunday, June 14, 2020, 10-11:30 a.m.

Admission:
Refugee Slaves and the Underground Railroad in Chicago is free, although donations are suggested at https://bit.ly/2UuUush, through Venmo (adamchicago), PayPal ([email protected]) or by joining patreon.com/adamchicago.

How to Watch
The event will be broadcast live on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/mysteriouschicago. Just go to the page when the broadcast starts and click play.

For More Information:
Visit https://bit.ly/2UuUush.

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