A window into the past of Powell and Liberty Township
Program Details
Title
Underground Railroad in Ohio
Presenter
Valierie Boyer
Date/Time
3/17/2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summary
Do we really know the story of Underground Railroad? This talk discusses the food, the clothes, the Ohio Black codes, the technicalities around “freedom”, and the length of the journey—in all its complexity. The nuance of some of these things is often not taken into consideration when telling this story of heroes. The practices created to navigate this railroad of sorts are cultural customs and norms. This talk will illuminate how we still carry many of them with us today.
Valerie Boyer is currently the School and Inclusive Community Programs Coordinator at Ohio History Connection. She is an active member of Ohio Black Expo, and Advocates of Diversity for the state of Ohio. Valerie has taught Social Studies for years, and is a proud graduate of Howard University, and resides in Columbus, Ohio.
Venue
Municipal Building Community (East) Room
Street
47 Hall St
City
Powell, 43065
Parking
Parking lots are on the north side of the building. The entrance to the community room is to the left of the main entrance as you face the building