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Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks are two of the greatest heroes in American history. Each of these courageous women risked her life for the betterment of others. Neither achieved wealth, and both knew great sorrow before becoming historical icons.   … Continue reading

Ida B Wells and Oprah Winfrey

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

This brand new multimedia presentation looks at the lives of two amazing African-American female journalists. Each was born in Mississippi, moved to Tennessee, and built an amazing life in Chicago. Ida B. Wells is often credited as being the first … Continue reading

The Life Of Harriet Tubman

Private Venue

The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the underground railroad. They remember that she … Continue reading

1920 – A Turning Point In American History!

Wauconda Public Library 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL, United States

1920 was a fascinating year that ushered in an amazing decade!  Was it a liberal time or conservative? In the same year that women got the right to vote, Americans lost the right to buy alcohol. The complexity of 1920 … Continue reading

The Life Of Harriet Tubman

Private Venue

The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the underground railroad. They remember that she … Continue reading

The Life Of Harriet Tubman

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

THIS PROGRAM IS LIVE IN-PERSON AND AVAILABLE ON ZOOM!  CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION/ZOOM INFO The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name … Continue reading

The Life Of Harriet Tubman

Zoom

THIS PROGRAM IS BEING REPEATED FOR FREE! IT IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON ZOOM. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION/ZOOM INFO, YOU MUST REGISTER, AS SPACE IS LIMITED! The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, … Continue reading

Suffrage: The Battle For Women’s Rights To Vote

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

They were called the "Soldiers In Petticoats," "Iron Jawed Angels" and "Suffragettes." After a battle that spanned the 18th and 20th centuries, generations of brilliant, determined women fought for the right to vote. 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of American … Continue reading

The Life Of Harriet Tubman

Private Venue

  The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. They remember that … Continue reading

The Life Of Harriet Tubman

Zoom

  The life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. They remember that … Continue reading