Mar 19 2016
Washington's Runaway Slave

Washington's Runaway Slave

Presented by Akron-Summit County Public Library, Maple Valley Branch at Akron-Summit County Public Library, Maple Valley Branch

Historian Jewell Jones takes on the role of Oney Judge, Martha Washington’s personal slave, who made a daring escape and became a symbol of abolition and women’s rights. She was a fugitive slave for 52 years, surviving kidnapping attempts and people recognizing her. Celebrate Women’s History Month with this thrilling story of courage and bravery.

Admission Info

FREE!

Dates & Times

2016/03/19 - 2016/03/19

Location Info

Akron-Summit County Public Library, Maple Valley Branch

1187 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44320