Upcoming Tour of the Underground Railroad by local good guy and director of the Wonder Workshop Richard Pitts. The bus tour is September 16, 2007 from 3-6 p.m.
The Underground Railroad Bus Tour
Lead by Richard Pitts, the author of "A Self-Guided Tour of the Underground Railroad in Kansas" & Executive Producer of the DVD Documentary "The Kansas Underground Railroad"
COST – FREE
Arrive early to get a seat on the bus otherwise you will have to drive your own vehicle
Date: September 16, 2007 Time: 3 – 6 pm, Where: Triangle Park in Aggieville
Co-Sponsored by CCHW at K-STATE & USD 383
The year is 1858. The Fugitive Slave Law was passed just eight years ago; bad news for you and your small group who just managed a narrow escape from slavery's doorsteps in Missouri. Alas, you thought your adventure was over now that you are in Kansas. You now are going to carefully navigate your way through to get your passengers to Canada on the Underground Railroad.
Richard Pitts, Executive Director of the Wonder Workshop, proudly presents a journey back in time to Underground Railroad sites in Riley and Wabaunsee Counties. This tour will travel to various sites within fifteen miles of Manhattan. At each site, (there will be seven stops made on this tour) participants will be presented with information regarding its historical significance. You should plan to spend at least 3 ½ hours to complete the entire route. Travelers will learn about the famous Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, Captain Mitchell, Strong Farm, Reverend Blood, and others who helped to make Kansas a free state! Your group will take part in interactive activities along the way. This adventure will place you in the shoes of enslaved Africans, Slave Owners, and Abolitionists as you learn about the true meaning of strength, courage, and endurance experienced by those early "Human Rights" activists whose broad shoulders we all stand upon!
FAQ
How long is the tour? Between 3 - 5 hours to complete
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Thursday, September 06, 2007
The Underground Railroad Bus Tour
Upcoming Tour of the Underground Railroad by local good guy and director of the Wonder Workshop Richard Pitts. The bus tour is September 16, 2007 from 3-6 p.m.
The Underground Railroad Bus Tour
Lead by Richard Pitts, the author of "A Self-Guided Tour of the Underground Railroad in Kansas" & Executive Producer of the DVD Documentary "The Kansas Underground Railroad"
COST – FREE
Arrive early to get a seat on the bus otherwise you will have to drive your own vehicle
Date: September 16, 2007 Time: 3 – 6 pm, Where: Triangle Park in Aggieville
Co-Sponsored by CCHW at K-STATE & USD 383
The year is 1858. The Fugitive Slave Law was passed just eight years ago; bad news for you and your small group who just managed a narrow escape from slavery's doorsteps in Missouri. Alas, you thought your adventure was over now that you are in Kansas. You now are going to carefully navigate your way through to get your passengers to Canada on the Underground Railroad.
Richard Pitts, Executive Director of the Wonder Workshop, proudly presents a journey back in time to Underground Railroad sites in Riley and Wabaunsee Counties. This tour will travel to various sites within fifteen miles of Manhattan. At each site, (there will be seven stops made on this tour) participants will be presented with information regarding its historical significance. You should plan to spend at least 3 ½ hours to complete the entire route. Travelers will learn about the famous Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, Captain Mitchell, Strong Farm, Reverend Blood, and others who helped to make Kansas a free state! Your group will take part in interactive activities along the way. This adventure will place you in the shoes of enslaved Africans, Slave Owners, and Abolitionists as you learn about the true meaning of strength, courage, and endurance experienced by those early "Human Rights" activists whose broad shoulders we all stand upon!
FAQ
How long is the tour? Between 3 - 5 hours to complete
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Fun clip- Aside from West Winger's ignorance of the world as it actually is, the lack of Geography in grade school is unfortunate. Not that Geography is solely maps...
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Lecture: Why Are Humans so Willing to Bite the Land that Feeds Them? 5:30 p.m., 2414 Throckmorton Hall. Presented by Ken Warren as a continuation of the Sustainable Dialog
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