History Lecture: Billy Winkel, Codename Midnight: Detroit & the Underground Railroad

Detroit Historical Society Assistant Curator Billy Winkel discusses the Detroit Underground Railroad Station, codenamed Midnight, and the challenges faced by abolitionists and freedom seekers attempting to evade slave catchers and gain their freedom by traveling to Canada.  '

Free and open to all; no registration required.   

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