International Underground Railroad Month 2023

📅 Date: September 19th 🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern 🖥️ Platform: Zoom
Special Presentation for International Underground Railroad Month“Finding Freedom: Canada’s Role in the International Underground Railroad” Journey with us as we unravel the intricate fabric of freedom stories, tracing routes across borders and waters and celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who sought liberty.Speaker: Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost

• Revered historian, archaeologist, and author
• Trailblazer in uncovering Canada's significant ties with the Underground Railroad

RSVP Link: https://arcg.is/1emy8L2
Webinar Highlights:

1. The Fluid Frontier: Delve deep into the established mechanisms assisting freedom seekers across the borders as they traversed the Great Lakes Basin.
2. Settlement Stories: Witness the tales of freedom seekers and the thriving communities they birthed upon their arrival in Canada.
3. Unearthing Niagara’s Cataract House: Learn about the Black-led Underground Railroad operation that prospered for over two decades.
4. Commemoration & Recognition: Unpack the collaborative initiatives between the US Park Service Network to Freedom and Parks Canada aimed at honoring UGRR sites.

Register Today and be part of this enlightening session.https://arcg.is/1emy8L2
Network to Freedom Program: Committed to preserving the legacy of the Underground Railroad, we invite you to engage with history's untold stories and uncover the intricate web of resilience, resistance, and freedom.📞 For queries, contact us at network_to_freedom@nps.gov

📅 Date: September 27th 🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern 🖥️ Platform: Zoom
Webinar Topic: Black Identity, Migration, and Transnational Relations in the American Canadian Borderlands
RSVP Link: https://arcg.is/1HLLP0
Presenter: Dann J. Broyld, PhD

• Associate Professor of African American History, University of Massachusetts Lowell
• 2017-18 Fulbright Canada Scholar at Brock University

Dr. Broyld's acclaimed work delves into:

• The intricacies of Black identity across borderlands
• The significance of migration and transnational relations
• The relevance and impact of oral history, material culture, and museum-community interactions

📖 Spotlight on His Book: “Borderland Blacks: Two Cities in the Niagara Region During the Final Decades of Slavery” published by Louisiana State University Press, 2022.

Register Today and be part of this enlightening session.https://arcg.is/1HLLP0

Network to Freedom Program: Committed to preserving the legacy of the Underground Railroad, we invite you to engage with history's untold stories and uncover the intricate web of resilience, resistance, and freedom.📞 For queries, contact us at network_to_freedom@nps.gov

Webinar Presentation: “Freedom Journey Somerset v. Stewart (1772)”
September 29th 2023 at 3pm
RSVP Link: https://arcg.is/1niy1e
Presenter: Dr. Tony Frazier

• Assistant Professor of History, Penn State University
• Council Member, American Historical Association (AHA)

Webinar Overview: In 1769, the voyage of an enslaved man named James Somerset changed the course of history. The narrative, filled with the pursuit of liberty and a landmark legal decision, has resonated for centuries. Join Dr. Frazier as he placed Somerset vs. Stewart globally, exploring its profound impact on the International Underground Railroad and the broader Atlantic world.
📖 About Dr. Tony Fraizer
A specialist in Black British History of the eighteenth century, Dr. Frazier delves into the realms of African Diaspora, African American memory, material culture, and digital history. He is renowned for his contributions to topics like enslaved Black British individuals in the eighteenth century.