CROSSROADS TO FREEDOM WALKING TOUR
CECILTON – SEPT, 10, 2023 @ 1 p.m.
WALKING TOUR FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
MONTH
ABOUT ONE HOUR
For International Underground Railroad Month, enjoy this walk through Cecilton as we explore the story of the Underground Railroad in the land between the Bohemia and Sassafras rivers. During this casual Sunday stroll in the fine, historic community, gain an understanding of the area in the antebellum period, hear about freedom seekers in southern Cecil County, and visit Union Bethel AME Church, a historic house of worship.
Along the way, you will hear about Edward Richardson, Bishop Levi J. Coppin, and Private George Douglass, a Civil War Soldier.
The free tour, led by Historian Mike Dixon starts at the town hall., 117 West Main Street. To reserve your space, register by calling the town at 410-275-2692
This Underground Railroad Tour is brought to you by the Town of Cecilton, Union Bethel AME Church, and Cecil County Tourism.
Missed out because i wasn’t aware it was happening. Won’t be doing another one ’til next September i’m guessing?
It’s been rescheduled for this Sunday. Here’s the link with the info to call for a reservation
https://www.facebook.com/cecilcountyhistory/posts/pfbid02XiskrTqppPEn9BJsopDEsuUEqj9D2radui8E1JnovcpRXtQ4qffaj4FhSRzoGDaNl
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