Hobart and William Smith Colleges Speaker Series: Three Abolitionist Women in Upstate New York

Associate Professor of History Janette Gayle discusses how Upstate New York was a hub in the network of abolitionists that helped power the Underground Railroad. Cities and small towns in the Finger Lakes region were dotted with “operators” who provided safe spaces for enslaved people seeking freedom in Canada. Learn about three abolitionist women in Upstate New York who played an important, but under-reported, role. Registration required.