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                Slavery and the Underground Railroad in Worthington

James Kilbourn and his neighbors yearned for a community in which settlers would enjoy both Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. He held back the purchase of 16000 acres until Ohio’s constitution prohibited slavery. This presentation will examine some of the historical sites and stories in Worthington that demonstrate this community’s commitment to freedom and caring for all its community.

Steffanie Haueisen is a featured and longtime docent of the Worthington Historical Society.  She currently chairs Home Tours and serves on the Walnut Grove/ Flint Cemetery Advisory Committee. She has over 31 years of experience in education and has a passion for architecture and the paleo-Indian Cultures. She finds sharing with adults very satisfying.