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The Underground
Railroad and the Civil War Era
The Role We Played on the National Stage
In an era when
people are hungry for heroes, Sherman Wooden of
the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies brings forth
stories of every day people, local families who
became unwitting heroes, locked in the struggle
which wracked this country just 150 years ago.
Their stories and other little known aspects of
the Civil War, put a human face on the facts in
the history books. Get to know the history of
your country, your area and your ancestors. Once
you start, you'll want more and more!
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Available Topics
(Programs
Available for All Ages)
The Civil War Era
- The Abolition
Movement
- The Underground
Railroad
- 1830-1870 or the
Reconstruction of 1865-1890
- Frederick
Douglass, Reverend Logan & other opponents of
slavery
Local History - Civil War Era
Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Presenter
Sherman and
Cindy Wooden
The Center for Anti-Slavery Studies
Montrose PA
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for additional info about presenter
Target Audience
Schools (Middle School - College)
Civic and Community Groups
Professionals
Length
of Program
One hour
(additional time available as
requested)
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Sherman Wooden,
President of C.A.S.S.
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Presenter's
Approach
Mr. Wooden will enlighten audiences about the very important but
relatively unsung role that Northeastern Pennsylvania played during the
Civil War. He will tailor his presentation to the interests of the
audience but can cover such subjects as:
- the role of the African American
soldier
- the role of other ethnic groups:
Indian, French, etc.
- the stories of specific local soldiers
- Abolition and various political movements in NEPA
- Frederick Douglass, Reverend Logan
& other opponents of slavery
- the Underground Railroad in NEPA
- 1830 to 1870 or
the Reconstruction of 1865 to 1890
Results
Participants will:
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Be able to
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Know
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Appreciate
Price
Range
$175 for the first hour, $50 for
each additional ½ hour
Plus travel expenses for locations outside of a 1 hour drive.
Logistical
Factors
Hosting organization must provide the following:
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ample room
for audience seating
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podium, chair and table for the speaker
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water for the speaker
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some programs may require the use of audio/visual
equipment
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For
more information or to request this program, contact
Kim at:
Dynamic Demos, Speakers & Seminars
51 Comstock Rd Tunkhannock PA 18657
Phone: (570) 241-6807 Email:
kim@dydemos.com
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