National Park Service Network to Freedom: 2014 National Underground Railroad Conference Detroit, Michigan July 16-20

Sylvia Y. Cyrus, ASALH.org:

June 3, 2014

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!

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Early Bird (Ends June 20) $225 Late Registration (Begins June 21) $275 Teacher/Student Registration $200 One Day Registration $150 Banquet $60 Conference Tour 1- Journey Across Midnight: Underground Railroad Tour of Detroit $60 Conference Tour 2- Explore Detroit: Motown Experience $45 Conference Tour 3- Routes to Freedom, Routes to Prosperity $75 Affiliated Tour- The Other Side of Freedom: Destination Canada $99

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! Pre-Conference, Advertising, Vending and Exhibiting Opportunities Available! For more updates about the conference and registration information, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/subjects/ugrr