Save the Date! Underground Railroad Conference is Sept 28-30 Register Online Today! Take Advantage of Early Registration and Student Discounts Mark your calendar for one of the most important and comprehensive conferences on the Underground Railroad ever presented. Hear and meet more than 30 leading national experts who will Illuminate the compelling stories, the courageous people, and historic places on the Underground Railroad. Presenters // Agenda // Register Online

Presenter Spotlight: Anthony Cohen, A Family Saga of The Underground Railroad Anthony Cohen, noted historian, filmmaker and explorer of the American past will recount the gripping tale of his ancestor Patrick Sneed who fled from bondage in 1851. Drawing from his forbearer's 1856 account, Cohen carefully reconstructs the life of Sneed who was captured under the Fugitive Slave Act and later fought in the American Civil War. >>>

A Rare Opportunity to Learn and Share Knowledge The Conference is a unique opportunity for teachers, historians, students, curators, and people of all backgrounds who want to know more and experience more about this important part of our nation's history and the lessons that it teaches us for today.

Reserve Tables Now for Juan Williams Opening Keynote Luncheon Don't miss the opportunity to hear Juan Williams, one of America's leading political writers and thinkers. The senior correspondent for NPR, and political analyst for Fox Television, is also a regular panelist for FoxNews Sunday. Williams will deliver the opening keynote at the Conference Friday Sept. 28 at 12 Noon. Tables of 10 may be reserved for $350. For details please contact Hanif Abdul Wahid

Exhibitor Space Available - Reserve Your Booth Today Reach historians, educators and the public who have a deep interest and appreciation of the history and impact of the Underground Railroad. Connect with people who appreciate your products and services. 10 x 10 draped booths, $300 regular; $200 non-profit. Reserve Your Space Now!

Special Offers for Conference Participants Conference attendees will enjoy many special benefits including free admission to the historic Susan B. Anthony House. The first 100 registrants will also receive free copy of the book Where They fell: Stories of Rochester Area Soldiers in the Civil War, by Robert Marcotte See offers

Student Literacy Project to Be Part of Conference Rochester City School students in grades three through six are being invited to participate in the Underground Railroad Conference Literacy Project. The project seeks to reach children early to educate them on their cultural heritage. >>>

Nazareth College Students Creating Portable Museum on Underground Railroad to Be Unveiled at Conference Nazareth College students have been working for months on an 80 foot long "portable museum" that will chronicle the stories of the Underground Railroad in Rochester. It will be shown for the first time at the Conference on September 28 and will feature a number of biographies of important people including Frederick Douglass's beloved daughter, Annie. >>>

New Sponsor Opportunities Announced Sponsorship opportunities are available for a number of conference activities including the Freedom Action Team, student and adult scholarships, Youth Day, Cell Phone Assisted Walking Tour of Historic Underground Railroad Sites, video production of Let's Have Tea, video production of the Conference for broadcast on WXXI TV, Guided Underground Railroad Tour - Riverwalk, Guided Underground Railroad Tour - Riverstroll. See details

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