Clermont County (OH) – Several members of the Ohio History Service Corps gave their service time for a unique opportunity to assist the National Park Service at its annual Network to Freedom Underground Railroad Conference. The Ohio History Service Corps is made up of AmeriCorps volunteers who are based around the state serving in preservation, [...]

[ June 1, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Please join the Lakewood Historical Society for this special lecture by Cathy D. Nelson at the Lakewood Public Library! During the nineteenth century, abolitionists and both free blacks and slaves cooperated to help hide and transport runaway slaves on their dangerous journey to freedom. Ohio played a prominent role in this movement, and this illustrated [...]

[ May 14, 2011; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Tired of hearing people complain that nothing exciting ever happened in Toledo? Come to Harroun Park and experience one of the most dangerous and thrilling eras in American history. The Underground Railroad and Toledo’s critical role in fighting slavery come to life when you meet characters from the 19th century on this lantern lit evening [...]

[ August 6, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. August 13, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. August 20, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. August 27, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. September 3, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. September 10, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. September 17, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. September 24, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. ] Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,ooo African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was once said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom seekers. This guided neighbourhood history walk is about the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin’s growth as a station [...]

[ June 16, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 17, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 18, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 19, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 20, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 21, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 22, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 23, 2011; 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Abolitionists of Licking County Festival
This festival highlights the Civil War and its significance to the national African American Emancipation Day (Juneteenth). Visit several vendors showcasing arts, crafts, music and food.

Details: $10 Adults, $8 Students (K-12 & College), Free to UGRR Museum Members

Location: Underground Railroad & Black History Museum of Licking County, 208 N. Main [...]