Please join us to gather and remember the spirit of abolitionism and the journey to freedom at Brooklyn’s first Abolitionist Museum.
Watch a short documentary on the fight to preserve 227 Duffield Street
Meet with historians, community leaders and special guests
Participate in interactive drumming, dancing and spoken word performances
Learn about our programs and activities for youth and the community
Feel the entrance of an Underground Rail Road safe house
Join the movement to save this rail of the Freedom Train
Hors d’Oeuvres and refreshments will be served. A minimum $25 donation is suggested and strongly encouraged.
Space is limited. RSVP today!
Details:
Friday June 19
8-11pm 227 Duffield Street a.k.a. 227 Abolitionist Place
Brooklyn, NY
Hosted by: The Board of Directors of 227 Abolitionist Place
All proceeds from this event will benefit the 227 Abolitionist Place Museum, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving 227 Duffield Street, documenting abolitionism in Downtown Brooklyn and ensuring that this history is available to all.
