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Wilmington History 101 - Orange Street Landing (Underground Railroad Site)
Wilmington History 101 - Orange Street Landing (Underground Railroad Site)
October 26 Time: 12 noon - 1 pm
Ages: 10/up Cost: Free
Location: Foot of Orange Street (next to George Restaurant)
Enjoy your lunch and listen as Dr. Jan Davison presents the history that took place at Orange Street Landing. Orange Street Landing located at the foot of Orange St. downtown is a National Parks Services Underground Railroad designated site.
Dr. Davidson earned her PhD from the University of Delaware in 2000 and worked at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (2000-2005) She has served as the Cape Fear Museum's historian since 2005. She performs research into a wide range of topics for exhibits and Museum programs. Dr. Davidson is particularly interested in African American history, and is currently working on a project exploring enslavement in New Hanover County.
Register online - webreg.wilmingtonnc.gov
Questions? call 910.254.0907
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