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Freedom's Friends History Walk
Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through
or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be
second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom seekers. Guests on this
history walk are guided by a docent from the Oberlin Heritage Center who
discusses the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin’s growth as a station
on the Underground Railroad and the individuals and events that marked
Oberlin as one of the most active stations. Hear stories about Oberlin’s
most famous freedom seekers and people known to have helped them
make their way to freedom on this 90-minute neighborhood walking tour.
This history walk is being offered in conjuncture with Oberlin College Commencement Weekend.
MEET ON THE FRONT STEPS OF FIRST CHURCH, CORNER OF MAIN
AND LORAIN STREETS (RT. 58 AND RT. 511)
| Date: | 5/21/2023 |
| Time: | 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm |
| Category: | History Walk |
| Adult Price: | $6.00 |
| Member Price: | $0.00 |
| College Student Price: | $5.00 |
| College Student Member Price: | $0.00 |
| Child Price: | $0.00 |
| Child Member Price: | $0.00 |
| Capacity: | 40 |
| Openings: | 20 |
