A Disappearing Man: Book Lecture & Signing with Doug Peterson

Alli Walker

1 p.m., Saturday November 17 | $12 adults, $10 seniors, educators and students with I.D., $8 children.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

The historical novel A Disappearing Man, was inspired by a slave who escaped slavery by shipping himself in a wooden box. The book is a moving tale that shows just how far people will go to seek freedom. Peterson will be at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to share the story of Henry "Box" Brown and sign copies of his new book.

Where: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Phone: 513-333-7500
Address: 50 E. Freedom Way
Website: www.freedomcenter.org

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

50 E. Freedom Way

Cincinnati, Ohio

45202

The nation’s newest monument to freedom explores courage, cooperation and perseverance through films and artifacts. A 19th-century slave pen has been rebuilt as a walk-through experiential exhibit. Features permanent and traveling exhibitions.

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