June 17, 2014
Sylvia Y. Cyrus, Executive Director:
"I Resolved Never to Be Conquered":
Women and the Underground Railroad
The
title for this year's conference is taken from words penned by freedom
seeker Harriet Jacobs. Her sentiment shows her determination, "though
one of God's most powerless creatures," to retain control over herself
and her body despite her enslaved status. The conference's focus on
women recognizes NTF program's new organizational link with the Harriet
Tubman Underground Railroad Monument, and will explore that while Tubman
has been the dominant image of women and the Underground Railroad, her
involvement is part of a larger story of women's participation in the
movement, as freedom seekers and as operatives.
The
five-day conference in will include renowned speakers, panel
discussions, an exhibit hall, and tours of local museums and historic
sites. There will also be an opportunity to tour Canada on Sunday, July
20th. So be sure to have your passports or enhanced driver's licenses
ready!
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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The
five-day conference will include renowned speakers, panel
discussions, an exhibit hall, and tours of local museums and historic
sites. There will also be an opportunity to tour Canada on Sunday, July
20th. So be sure to have your passports or enhanced driver's licenses
ready!
Pre-Conference, Advertising, Vending and Exhibiting
Opportunities Available!
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