Powell Liberty Historical Society

Underground Railroad in Ohio

Valierie Boyer

3/17/2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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.

Adventure Park Recreation Facility

260 Adventure Park Drive

Powell, 43065

Parking is available east of the building next to the skateboard park or adjacent to the playground. Enter the building through the south door across from the playground.

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