Free historical talk with 'historical interpreter' set for Sunday.
She was a hero of the Underground Railroad. She helped to free many slaves. And, on Sunday, she'll be a guest of the Historical Society of Montgomery County. Well, sort of... On Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Harriet Tubman, (also known as Dr. Daisy Century) will host a free talk at the HSMC, located at 1654 DeKalb Pike in Norristown. According to the HSMC website, Century is known as a historical interpreter. "As a historical reenactor, Dr. Century has traveled all over the United States portraying historical figures from history," the site said. "She defines her role as a 'Historical Interpreter' because she becomes that character." The HSMC described Tubman as an "American Hero and Moses of her People." Guests to the free speech will learn more …
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Members of all faiths and races attended the service at Upper Dublin Quaker Meetinghouse.
The Upper Dublin Quaker Meetinghouse was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. Fugitive slaves were buried in its cemetery upon death. It made sense, then, to member Avis Wanda McClinton, to host a service in their memory in honor of Black History Month, according to the Ambler Gazette. The Maple Glen-based meetinghouse served as the meeting place for those of all faiths and races. The community gathered to give the slaves a memorial they never had, according to the Gazette. Due to its popularity, a second service has been scheduled for Feb. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. again at the Meetinghouse. For the full story on the informal service, visit the Gazette here.
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Bhrenda Drakeford
8:42 am on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
I will attend. I love all history. Fascinating. more ›