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Learn about Peoria, IL, resident and Underground Railroad Station Operator Lucy Pettengill. Laura Keyes of Historic Voices will portray Mrs. Pettengill in this moving performance.
It’s 1857 in Peoria, Illinois. Lucy Pettengill and her fellow abolitionists encounter struggles while assisting freedom seekers on their way north. The work is secret, dangerous . . . and you’re invited to hear all about it.
Join Laura Keyes of Historic Voices as Lucy Pettengill, Peoria, IL, resident and Underground Railroad station operator, for this deeply moving presentation about the abolitionist movements and actions in Western Illinois.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library and is best suited for ages 12 to adult.
EVENT TYPE: | History | Entertainment |
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The Bettendorf Public Library has served the community of Bettendorf since July 12, 1955. We offer Library events for all ages, and our meeting rooms are available for public use. See more information about our meeting room policy at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/meeting-rooms.
