Steps to Freedom: A Guided Tour of the Johnson House Historic Site
Dates: | October 26, 2024 |
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Meets: | Sa from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
Location: | Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Avenue |
Cost: | $25.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Join Docent Jim Crichton for a 60-minute guided tour of the Johnson House Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark and Underground Railroad station. You will learn about the history of the Quaker abolitionist Johnson Family, the anti-slavery movement, the early history of enslavement in America, the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the Fugitive Slave Laws that kept the enslaved constantly on the run, and the collaborative efforts between Black - free and enslaved - and White abolitionists. The Johnson family history links it to the national anti-slavery movement and documents the family association with leading anti-slavery figures locally and nationally. The Johnson Family called themselves “infidel practitioners” and advocates of racial equality. The Johnson home provided refuge and a safe place for escaping enslaved Africans on the way to secure their freedom. The Underground Railroad was the embodiment of African Resistance during the era of enslavement of African people in America.
Fee: | $25.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
Category | Description | Amount |
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Course Fee (Basic) | Course Fee | $ 25.00 |
Optional Fee | Donation (optional) | $ 0.00 |
Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Avenue
At the corner of Washington Lane.James Crichton