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2026 Putnam Underground Railroad Symposium presented by Park National Bank

  • Putnam Presbyterian Church 467 Woodlawn Avenue Zanesville, OH, 43701 (map)

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Thanks to the generosity of Park National Bank the Symposium will again be open to the public free of charge. Advanced registration is requested but not required. A light continental breakfast will be available beginning at 8:45. An optional on site buffet lunch will be available for purchase. Other lunch options include several nearby fast food choices.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Gregory May, author of

A Madman’s Will: John Randolph, Four Hundred Slaves, and the Mirage of Freedom


Sonya Hollins, author of

Small Beginnings: A Photographic Journey Through the Life of Merze Tate

Merze Tate was a decendent of one of the mixed-race families that settled in the southeast part of muskingum county known as the Lett settlement. Her ancestors were abolitionists, entrepreneurs, inventors, and pioneers.


Kimberly Simmons, Executive Director

Detroit River Project

The detroit river project aims to secure unesco World heritage site designation for the detroit river, recognizing its historical significance as the terminus of the underground railroad

Caleb Franz, author of

The Conductor: The Story of John Rankin, Abolitionism’s Founding Father

 

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A complimentary light continental breakfast will be available begining at 8:45

 

lunch:

There are several nearby fast-food options. Also, an onsite catered buffet will be available for purchase (advance purchase required).

Earlier Event: September 24
MCH Local History Forum