In researching their new book, “Slavery, Friends, and Freedom in Bucks County,” authors Pat Mervine and Joe Coleman have uncovered dozens of untold stories about Bucks County people and places involved with the Underground Railroad. They have been able to link Bucks County to daring escapes, challenges to the Fugitive Slave Act, and even an infamous Supreme Court decision, all of which made national headlines. The stories they will share will take you back to the time when slavery and bounty-hunting were legal, and when people of both races found the courage, compassion, and conviction needed to make Bucks County a safe haven and Pennsylvania a free state. The book, “Slavery, Friends, and Freedom in Bucks County,” will be available for purchase; the full purchase price of $30 goes to the African American Museum of Bucks County’s Capital Campaign.

Registration for this program is required. Register starting May 15th. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to the African American Museum of Bucks County. Following the presentation, pizza and beverages will be served, compliments of Bucksgen.

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