Millie Henley Presents: Clever and Unusual Escapes from Slavery

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Event Details

Desperate enslaved people of the pre-Civil War South devised all kinds of ways to escape from bondage. From hiding in plain sight, to disguises, to piloting a ship under Confederate guns, brave people on the run used all of their daring and ingenuity to make a better life. Hear their inspiring stories as presented by Millie Henley of Historical Connections.
Event Type(s): Hamilton
Age Group(s): Adult