Event Details
Discover the courage, resistance, and the risk that shaped Iowa's Underground Railroad history. Register to join Cathy and Dave Hellman of the Llewellyn Quaker Museum in Salem, Iowa for a look at the Quakers that defied the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 to help freedom seekers escape Missouri and travel northward. The program also explores the historic trial of five Salem men who were found guilty of harboring and concealing enslaved people. An example of the risks taken by those who challenged slavery.
About the Presenters
Cathy and Dave Hellman are directors and docents at the Llewellyn Quaker Museum, a National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Cathy's great-great-grandfather served as a conductor on the Underground Railroad in Salem during the 1840s. The Henderson and Elizabeth Llewellyn home, a remarkably well-preserved Underground Railroad station, offers a unique window into this important chapter of Iowa history.
Registration Details
Advance registration is required to attend this program. All Iowa History 101 webinars are recorded and placed on the Iowa History YouTube page. Even if you cannot attend live, please register to receive a follow-up email after the program. The email will contain the recording link and additional resources to further explore the topic.