Join us as the Lamoille Valley Osher Fall Lecture serries presents Dr. Linsey Varner, Executive Director of the Rokeby Museum discussing The Robinson Family and Anti-slavery Advocacy in Vermont. She will share Rokeby's abolitionist history and the stories of the Freedom Seekers who sought self-emancipation on the Underground Railroad. The Robinson family who lived at the site were radical abolitionist and leaders in the national anti-slavery movement. They also kept good records of their activities. Thus Rokeby has been designated a National Historic Landmark as one of the best-documented Underground Railroad sites in the nation,

This lecture will be on Wednesday, September 27, from 1-2PM at the Stowe Cinema Triplex, 454 Mountain Road, Stowe. To register for single or all lectures go to learn.uvm.edu/olli/lamoille or call 802-656-5817 (M-F, 8am-2pm) several days in advance or we will assist you at the door.