Early Registration Savings Ends August 31 Register before Aug 31 for one of the most important and comprehensive conferences on the Underground Railroad and save. Hear and speak with more than 30 leading experts who will Illuminate the compelling stories, the courageous people, and historic places on the Underground Railroad.

Group Rates & Student Discounts Available for Conference and Keynotes If your school or business is planning on sending multiple people to the conference, discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For registration information please contact Barb Cutrona at 585-256-4642

Presenter Spotlight: Tony Burroughs, Genealogist Genealogy, Sat. Sept 29, 1:15 p.m. Tony Burroughs is a professional genealogist who has been teaching genealogy at Chicago State University for 15 years. He consulted on the Reverend Al Sharpton/Strom Thurmond and Oprah Winfrey genealogies, and The Real Family of Jesus documentary. He was a guest expert in Oprah's Roots (PBS 2007), African American Lives (PBS 2006) and was the genealogist in search of the family of Jesus on three continents in, The Real Family of Jesus.

Presenter Spotlight: John R. McKivigan, PhD Professor, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis Frederick Douglass: Underground Railroad Passenger, Conductor, Advocate, and Passenger Fri. Sept. 28, 1:30 p.m. In addition to editing seven volumes (of a projected 14- vol. edition) of the speeches and writings of Frederick Douglass, McKivigan is the author or editor of 12 other books on the antislavery movements.

Special Performance: Darryl Van Leer to Present My Life in Bondage 7:30 - 8:45 p.m., Fri. Sept. 28, with special guest, Thomas Warfield, Reception to follow Van Leer, the award winning actor and performer will deliver a heart-warming, heart wrenching performance of the true story of Frederick Douglass. Van Leer began his TV acting career on Black Entertainment Network's Bobby Jones Gospel Show and has since seen a successful and varied career in film and television.

Reserve Tables Now for Juan Williams Opening Keynote Luncheon Friday Sept. 28 at 12 Noon Juan Williams is 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. Tables of 10 may be reserved for $350. For details contact Hanif Abdul Wahid

Thank You New Sponsors! Kodak, Wegmans, Nazareth College, St. John Fisher College and City School District Join Sponsor Roster We are pleased to recognize Eastman Kodak, new overall conference Sponsor, and Wegmans, which is helping to develop and print the "Let's Have Tea" curriculum for City schools. The City of Rochester School District, Nazareth College, and St. John Fisher College have also come on board as Friends.

A Unique Opportunity for All! Who should attend the conference? It is an exceptional 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.

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.

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

Student Literacy Project Update: First Group of Summer School Participants Complete Freedom Crossing Book 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 in life to educate them on their cultural heritage.