Hear about the life of Josiah
Henson (the model for the title character of Uncle Tom’s Cabin) who
risked all for freedom and whose autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher
Stowe. Find out about the young Ann Maria Weems, who escaped slavery in
Rockville dressed as a coachman and whose story vividly illustrates the
twists and turns of ongoing research on the Underground Railroad. Learn
about two sisters from a prominent Rockville family who exemplify the
differences between slave holders.
This illustrated talk by Maude
McGovern included pictures
of local homes and churches as well as copies of runaway slave ads and
other documents.
Took place Wednesday, May 30
Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville (click
for directions)
Co-sponsored by the
Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville.