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Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM 213 N Talbot St, Saint Michaels, MD, United States, Maryland 21663, 213 N Talbot St, St Michaels, MD 21663-2103, United States

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Many people seeking freedom from slavery escaped not by land, but by sea. Acclaimed maritime historian Marcus Rediker will explore these overlooked seaborne routes, sharing deeply researched tales that illuminate the little-known stories of freedom seekers who turned their sights to the sea. Join us Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Van Lennep Auditorium or virtually for the final public program presented in connection with the special exhibition Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad, on view in the Changing Exhibitions Gallery through the end of the year. This event is generously sponsored by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Marcus Rediker is Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh and a leading…
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