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Starr Clark Tin Shop In Mexico Celebrates Christmas, Abolitionist History

December 5, 2022 Mike Johnson

The Underground Railroad, an organized network of activists dedicated to freeing enslaved African Americans before the Civil War, was a big presence in the small community of Mexico, New York, primarily during the 1850’s. […]

SUNY Oswego Student Documentary Explores Region’s Connection To The Underground Railroad

October 4, 2022 Contributor

Recent SUNY Oswego graduate Joey Considine and senior Sally Becker created a documentary titled “The Train Up North: The Underground Railroad in Oswego County” highlighting Oswego’s connection to the Underground Railroad. […]

September Is Underground Railroad Month

August 23, 2022 Submitted article

The Bristol Hill Congregational UCC was founded in 1812 and church building completed in 1835. Early members of the church were abolitionists, and the church is known to have had African American members dating to the 1820s. […]

‘History On Tap’ Features Underground Railroad In Central New York

July 24, 2022 Contributor

The next “History on Tap” will feature four speakers on the topic of the Underground Railroad in the Central New York area of Lake Ontario. […]

Lake Ontario Lecture Series Highlights Underground Railroad June 11

June 4, 2022 Contributor

Dive into history with the 2022 Lake Ontario Lecture Series! The next program runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Gates Hall, 4107 Lake Rd., Pultneyville, New York, 14538. […]

Oswego Celebrates Its Role In Underground Railroad

September 14, 2010 Contributor

The Port City celebrated its prominent role in the Underground Railroad Saturday with the unveiling of a panel outside of the Oswego Public Library. The unveiling was followed by a powerful performance delivered by storyteller Vanessa Johnson at a luncheon hosted by Bridie Manor. The event was sponsored by Pathfinder Bank.

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Underground Railroad In Oswego County To Be Highlighted

September 3, 2010 Contributor

The Oswego Public Library will host a special event on Sept. 11, a celebration of the Underground Railroad in Oswego County.

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Rotarians Hear About Underground Railroad

September 17, 2008 Contributor

Fulton Sunrise Rotarian Ellen Nowyj, pictured with Club Secretary Doug Stevens, recently presented a very informative program about the Underground Railroad in Fulton […]