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Shawn Quigley of the National Park Service will present Safe Harbor: Boston's Maritime Underground Railroad.

During the years preceding the American Civil War, Boston served as one of the most important stops on the Underground Railroad. Did you know that many of the fugitives escaping from enslavement came to Boston by stowing away on ships from southern ports? This program explores the untold stories of men and women making daring escapes to freedom through Boston Harbor.

Accommodations
This event is accessible to people with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact Amy Layton at alayton@bpl.org by as soon as possible. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.