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Book Discussion - Finding Freedom,

the untold story of Joshua Glover, runaway slave
2026-02-17 18:00:00 2026-02-17 19:30:00 America/Chicago Book Discussion - Finding Freedom, Discussion about the book, Finding Freedom, the untold story of Joshua Glover, runaway slave. Washington Park Branch - Conference Room

Tuesday, February 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 18:00:00 2026-02-17 19:30:00 America/Chicago Book Discussion - Finding Freedom, Discussion about the book, Finding Freedom, the untold story of Joshua Glover, runaway slave. Washington Park Branch - Conference Room

Washington Park Branch

Conference Room

Discussion about the book, Finding Freedom, the untold story of Joshua Glover, runaway slave.

Join us as we discuss the book, Finding freedom, the untold story of Joshua Glover, runaway slave.  Follow Glover on his odyssey from slavery in St. Louis to his escape and life in Wisconsin.  When his  former owner catches up to him and Glover is jailed in Milwaukee under the Fugitive Slave Act, outraged Milwaukeeans bust him out of jail.  Glover is then shuttled among Underground Railroad sites eventually boarding a steamer in Racine bound for Canada. The book uses primary and secondary sources to piece together Glover’s life and how he fared in Canada as a free man.  This is a story of Glover’s courage and tenacity and a coming together of many to help Glover in his quest for freedom.  Registration is encouraged, but come regardless. 

Order a copy of the book from your local library.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Cultural Heritage | Book Club/Discussion |

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