Join us for “Frederick Douglass and Northeast Pennsylvania” lecture: TODAY at 5 pm in Breiseth 106
Local historian E. J. Murphy will discuss the direct and indirect connections of the abolitionist’s work to residents of northeast Pennsylvania in the mid-nineteenth century. From his work with the Underground Railroad to relationships with local politicians to recruiting for the U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War, Douglass’s activism impacted lives throughout the area.
Light refreshments will also be available. Questions? Contact Amy Sopcak-Joseph at amy.sopcakjoseph@wilkes.edu. This and other Black History Month events are sponsored by the Division of Global Cultures, the Office of Diversity Affairs, and the Farley Library.