Southern Road to Freedom
June 27 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Southern Road to Freedom: Florida’s first Underground Railroad, established in the late 17th century, provided refuge for runaway slaves before the Northern Underground Railroad. This presentation examines Florida’s early Spanish history, escape routes for slaves, and the black communities that formed prior to U.S. abolition. Presented by Magdalena Lamarre. Register online: tarponlibrary.org/freedom
