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Ohio Underground Railroad Whistle-Stop Poetry Tour
With the help of its members and community partners, Ohio Poetry Association and Poets Against Racism & Hate USA presents a series of poetry readings at historic sites where we will feature poets and poems that honor Ohio's legacy on the Underground Railroad and that raise awareness of issues of social justice, hate, and prejudice.
This event is free and open to the public. The program will feature local poets, poetry workshops for adults and children, a guided tour of Kelton House, and a special presentation on the site's historical role in Ohio's Underground Railroad movement.
Agenda
2:00 PM–3:00 PM: Guided Tour of the Home
3:15 PM–4:45 PM: History of the Estate; Social justice poetry reading featuring Cynthia Amoah, Chiquita Mullins-Lee, and Rose Smith; Audience Q & A
5:00 PM–6:00 PM: Adult generative social Justice poetry workshop with Rikki Santer; Children’s activities with Susann Moeller; River-To-Freedom Exhibit
Full details about the Ohio Underground Railroad Whiste-Stop Poetry Tour can be found at ohiopoetry.org.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2429589-0
