Powell Liberty Historical Society

A window into the past of Powell and Liberty Township

Summary


Dr. Ronald St. Pierre, Associate V P and Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, portrayed Reverend John Rankin, pastor of the Free Presbyterian church if Ripley, Ohio, who took us back in time to 1851. We attended a lecture by Rev. Rankin sponsored by the Ohio Anti-Slavery Society. Rev. Rankin shared his views on slavery and some of his experiences in the anti-slavery movement, and the underground railroad. It was a very interesting and lively lecture.
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society

Videos

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Title:   All Men Should Be Free

Presentor:   Dr. Ronald St. Pierre

Description:   Dr. Ronald St. Pierre portrays the Rev. John Rankin as he delivers an address to the Ohio Anti-Slavery Society in 1851.

Videographer:   Allen Miller


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Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society
Rev. John Rankin addressing the Anti-Slavery Society