Desperate Flight: The Wanzer-Grigsby Escape

On Christmas Eve, 1855 six men and women escaped from several local plantations, risking everything for a chance at freedom. Join the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area as we explore the remarkable true story of their death-defying journey .

Historians and educators Lori Kimball and Donna Bohanon of Oatlands and the Friends of Thomas Balch Library Black History Committee will provide an in-depth look at the history and legacy of one of the most famous episodes in the history of the Underground Railroad.

Date
Thursday, August 28
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Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Location
Slater Run Vineyards
1500 Crenshaw Road Upperville, VA 20184
Organizer
Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area
Website https://www.piedmontheritage.org/

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