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Underground Railroad Exhibit
 

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Exhibit about the Underground Railroad
Exhibit about the Underground Railroad

Time

February 6 - February 13

Location

South House Hallway
The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215


Description

Learn about the Underground Railroad in Ohio with pictures and stories from the Columbus Metropolitan Library.  The people who were part of the secret network for escaping slaves have interesting stories.  Some of the buildings and homes used by fugitives are in Columbus and throughout the state.   

 

On Tuesday February 13, you are invited to a special presentation on The Underground Railroad in honor of Black History Month.  All are welcome at 12 noon in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium.  Staff from the Columbus Metropolitan Library will identify houses and locations in Central Ohio that have been used on the Underground Railroad.