Dr. Lindsay Varner, Executive Director of Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, will share Rokeby's abolitionist history and the stories of the Freedom Seekers who sought self-emancipation on the Underground Railroad. The Robinson family lived at Rokeby from 1793 to 1961. The second generation consisted of abolitionists who were active in the national and state-wide antislavery movement. The family's antislavery documents were saved by the family and are part of the Museum's collection. These documents tell the story of the abolitionist movement in the 19th century and have led to Rokeby's National Landmark designation.

Dr. Lindsay Varner has been the Executive Director at Rokeby since 2020. She has a PhD from Durham University in the UK and over ten years of experience in public history and cultural heritage.

Co-sponsored with the Charlotte Senior Center. This event takes place at the Charlotte Senior Center.

Event Info

Dec 22, 2024, 1 to 3 PM

Dec 24, 2024, 2 to 4 PM

Dec 24, 4 PM to 4:30 AM, Dec 31, 2024