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The Friends of Freedom Society, Inc.  - Ohio Underground Railroad Association  is a grassroots, all volunteer non-profit organization, whose sole purpose is to research, identify, document and preserve Underground Railroad sites throughout Ohio.  If you are interested in Ohio's Underground Railroad, please join us as a member!

 

FRIENDS OF FREEDOM 13TH ANNUAL SUMMIT

FREEDOM: The Ultimate Price - 150 Years of the Death of John Brown

OCTOBER 16 – 18, 2009

Hudson, Ohio

The hotel accommodations are Clarion Inn and Conference Center Akron – Hudson 240 East Hines Hill Rd, (330) – 653-9191

RT 8 at Ohio Turnpike Exit 180 http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-hudson-ohio-OH517

The room rate is $72.00 per night for single/double occupancy with 15% state and local taxes. The rate is $82.00 triple occupancy and $92.00 quad occupancy. It includes a full breakfast buffet for the first 2 people (n a single/double room), 3 people in a triple and up to 4 people in a quad.

You will need to make reservations by 9/25/09 to get the above room rate. And you must cancel 72 hours PRIOR TO ARRIVAL to get a full refund.

For more details please click here.

Chillicothe Woman Headed for Hall of Fame

Chillicothe woman headed for Hall of Fame Connecting people to their roots and educating children always have been passions for Beverly Gray. Those passions have caught notice of many over the years, most recently the state, which will induct Gray into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame.

http://www.cillicothegatzette.com/article/20090824/NEWS01/908240301/-1

 

Flushing UGRR Museum Curator to Receive Prestigious Award

On June 6, 2008 Flushing Ohio resident and Curator of the Flushing UGRR Museum, John Mattox was recognized for the prestigious award he will receive from Ohio University next week. He will be receiving an honorary Doctorate degree in public service for his dedication and contributions to the community and his work in Underground Railroad history. The ceremony will be held on June 14, 2008 at Ohio University in Athens.

Freedom Seekers Book Available SOLD OUT

From Ohio River communities to ports on Lake Erie; from free Black, Quaker and Native American communities that dotted the state, to the staunch abolitionist towns in the Western Reserve, Freedom Seekers: Ohio and the Underground Railroad documents one of the most remarkable stories in Ohio's history: The Underground Railroad.  Quantities are limited.

 

Call for Committee Members

The Friends of Freedom Society is asking members to step forward and share your talents on behalf of the organization. Please contact FOFS Executive Committee at info@OhioUndergroundRailroad.org o volunteer!

Highlights

Summit Each year the Friends of Freedom Society sponsors the Ohio Underground Railroad Summit in October.  Please join us!  
Preservation Ohio's rich Underground Railroad History must be preserved.  Join with us in creating a list of endangered sites.

Markers - The FOFS Ohio Underground Railroad Marker Program  includes historic markers for your community and flags for individual sites.  In cooperation with the Friends of Freedom Society, the Ohio Department of Transportation has designated portions of U.S. Route 23 and State Route 4 as the River-To-Lake Freedom Trail.

Ohio Research Doing Research - If you are interested in researching Underground Railroad history, this page may help you get started.

Regions - Through our effective network of regional coordinators and county agents, there are now numerous Underground Railroad projects underway in every corner of the state.   Information about Underground Railroad history and activities can be found here.

Education We believe that Underground Railroad history belongs in Ohio classrooms.  A great example is the Research History class in Washington Court House.  Be sure to check out our booklist.
Events Learn about upcoming events
Newsletter Learn about recent and upcoming happenings in our newsletter, The Freedom Seekers.
Quilt Display the Ohio Underground Railroad Quilt in your community.

 

 

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