Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea

Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea Thursday, Oct. 29 | 5:30pm Many people seeking freedom from slavery escaped not by land, but by sea. Acclaimed maritime historian Marcus Rediker will explore these overlooked seaborne routes, sharing deeply researched tales that illuminate the little-known stories of freedom seekers who turned their sights to the sea. Join us Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Van Lennep Auditorium or virtually for the final public program presented in connection with the special exhibition Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad , on view in the Changing Exhibitions Gallery through the end of the year. This event is generously sponsored by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Marcus Rediker is Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh and a leading historian of maritime labor, slavery, resistance, and social movements in the Atlantic world. Raised in Nashville and Richmond in a family with roots in the mines and factories of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia, he earned his B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in history from the University of Pennsylvania. He previously taught at Georgetown University and has long been active in social justice and peace movements, including the international campaign to abolish the death penalty. Professor Rediker has written, co-written, or edited numerous award-winning books that center the…