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Stories of the Underground Railroad in Montgomery County, Maryland

Explore the history of the Underground Railroad in Montgomery County with the Sandy Spring Slave Museum. Learn about local freedom seekers & the allies who aided them along the way. Register today!

This presentation by a representative of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery explores the history of the Underground Railroad (UGRR) in Montgomery County, Maryland. This secret network consisted of a diverse group of individuals who risked their lives to help enslaved people escape to freedom. The stories that have been preserved reveal the resilience, courage, and determination of those who sought freedom. In this presentation, we will highlight the journeys of Montgomery County’s freedom seekers and the allies who aided them along the way. 

Register today. 

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Questions about this program? Contact the Aspen Hill branch at 240 773-9410.

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