Underground Railroad

Bicentennial series Wednesday at JWCC to feature program on underground railroad

May 11, 2025 | By Muddy River News

QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) are co-sponsoring a program on the underground railroad by Patrick Hotle and Terrell Dempsey at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th. This is the fourth…

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Underground Railroad history, Abraham Lincoln legacy comes to life during Unforgettable Lincoln Days beginning Friday

October 3, 2024 | By Muddy River News

MACOMB, Ill. — To honor McDonough County’s connection to the Underground Railroad, Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia announces several upcoming events celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and impact in Macomb, including Unforgettable Lincoln Days and Macomb’s participation in Looking for Lincoln’s Journey To Freedom: Illinois Underground Railroad traveling exhibit. The following public events will inform and educate people…

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