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Speaker Series: Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad
A history talk on Archer Alexander, who escaped slavery in St. Charles County, by Dorris Keeven-Franke.
- Length
- About 1 hr
- Setting
- Indoors
- Length
- About 1 hr
- Setting
- Indoors
What to expect
Researcher and writer Dorris Keeven-Franke shares the story of Archer Alexander, who was enslaved in St. Charles County and escaped to St. Louis. His likeness is the image of the enslaved man on the Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C. The program covers his struggle for freedom and his lasting legacy.
Good to know
- Reservations required in advance
- In person or on Zoom; limited space
Venue
Field House Museum
634 South Broadway
Downtown, St. Louis
Field House Museum
634 South Broadway · Downtown
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