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WILLIAM STILL'S THE UNDERGROUND RAIL ROAD REPUBLISHED: BOOK LAUNCH AT THE
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2005.
There will be a book launch party sponsored by the Still Family Society,
Inc. and Plexus Publishing to mark the republication of William Still's The
Underground Rail Road on Saturday, February 5, 2005, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP), 701 Arch Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 574-0380. For more information on how to
obtain the book, go to the Plexus website at:
http://www.plexuspublishing.com/Books/ugrr.shtml
Originally published in 1872 and out of print for many years, this landmark
book presents accounts of slaves escaping north by way of the Underground
Railroad. The stories were recorded and preserved by William Still, a son
of emancipated slaves and a key figure in Philadelphia's anti-slavery
movement during the mid-nineteenth century
Nearly 200 slave narratives appear in the book, supported by over 60
illustrations, hundreds of letters and newspaper clippings, and
biographical sketches of leading 19th century abolitionists. All of these
materials were recorded, written, or collected by William Still, primarily
during his years as chairman of the active vigilance committee of the
Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. The 2005 edition includes the complete
text of the 1872 edition, along with a biography of William Still, a new
foreword by Professor Sarah Smith Ducksworth of Kean University (New Jersey), a new
preface by Samuel C. Still, III, and the author's preface from the 1878
edition. Artist Francine Still Hicks, a descendant of the author, was
commissioned to create the original oil painting that appears on the new
edition dust jacket. The Still Family Society, Inc. is delighted to
announce the publication of the 2005 edition by Plexus Publishing, Inc. of
Medford, NJ.
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM PROGRAM "SLAVERY AND THE MAKING OF AMERICA"
FEBRUARY 9 AND 16, 2005
On February 9 & 16 from 9-11 pm, PBS will broadcast "Slavery and the Making
of America." See also the companion websites at:
http://www.pbs.org/slavery/
and http://www.slaveryinamerica.org/.
FOURTH ANNUAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORY CONFERENCE IN
SCHENECTADY, NY
Online registration for the 4th annual UGR history conference is now
available at www.ugrworkshop.com.
Bring yourself, your family, your
friends, your colleagues!
Select from 27 great workshops designed for adults and families. Enjoy Kim
Harris' family-friendly opera, "Friends of Freedom: An Underground Railroad
Story." Facilities are accessible, teacher verification certificates will be
available, all programming will be under one roof, and parking is adjacent
to the building. Lunch will be arranged by Duryee AME Zion Church of
Schenectady for a small fee. URHPCR members will receive a discount. Books
and Afro-centric items will be available from vendors. Youth art winners
from a contest sponsored by One Hundred Black Men and Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Albany (NY) Alumnae Chapter will be displayed.
Don't miss out. Register now to be assured your workshop choices!
The Friends of Harriet Tubman Ad Hoc Committee Unique New York State Wide
Traveling Agri-Heritage Tourism Education Underground Railroad Exhibition
will be on display at the Binghamton (NY) City Hall Plaza Gallery. The
exhibit will continue until March 12, 2005.
For information, contact George M. Sands IV, Friends of Harriet Tubman Ad
Hoc Committee at [email protected] or telephone him at 607-265-3411.
Christopher Densmore
Friends Historical Library
January 28, 2005
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