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> From: "Tammy Gaskell" <tgaskell@hsp.org> > Date: November 4, 2009 8:56:59 AM EST > To: <H-PENNSYLVANIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU> > Subject: Come see William Still's handwritten journal November 9 > > Saving the Still Journal > Performance and Show-and-Tell > Monday, November 9 at 6 PM > > > Following HSP's annual general meeting, the Historical Society will > display the recently preserved journal of William Still, the "Father > of the Underground Railroad." The journal was preserved and > digitized thanks to a generous donation from The Penn Towne Chapter > of The Links, Inc. Guests can view the original journal and its > detailed descriptions of the fugitive slaves who traveled through > Philadelphia. > > Guests will also be treated to a performance of "Oh Freedom! A > Tribute to Philadelphia Abolitionist William Still." Living history > performers breathe life into two of the 19th century's most > celebrated abolitionists, Harriet Tubman and William Still. These > beautifully wrought portrayals allow us to witness heart-wrenching > moments in the personal lives of Tubman and Still, their tireless > fight against slavery, and their determination and courage, at great > risk to themselves, in helping so many others achieve freedom via > the Underground Railroad. The compelling dramatization will be > enhanced with moving Negro spirituals. The performance will be > followed by a display of items from HSP's collection that document > the African American heritage of Philadelphia. > > This event is cosponsored by the Philadelphia Tribune. With special > thanks to the Penn Towne Chapter of The Links, Inc., the > Pennsylvania Abolition Society, and the Conservation Center for Art > and Historic Artifacts. > > To register online, visit http://www.hsp.org. Or call 215-732-6200 > ext. 214 for more information. > > Tamara Gaskell > Historian and Director of Publications and Scholarly Programs > Acting Senior Director of Programs and Services > Historical Society of Pennsylvania > 1300 Locust Street > Philadelphia, PA 19107 > 215-732-6200 x208 > Collecting and Sharing the Stories of Pennsylvania > > >
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