Juneteenth: The Quest for Freedom
Tue, Jun 24
|Glencoe Historical Society
Did you know that Cook County is home to several stops utilized by the Underground Railroad? Join us as we hear from historian and author Professor Larry McClellan about the journey through Cook County made by freedom seekers on the way to Canada.
Time & Location
Jun 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Glencoe Historical Society, 375 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
About the event
Did you know that Cook County is home to several stops utilized by the Underground Railroad? Join us as we hear from historian and author Professor Larry McClellan about the journey through Cook County made by freedom seekers on the way to Canada.
What to expect:
6:00 - 6:45 pm: Tour the Glencoe Historical Society’s award-winning “Glencoe’s Black Heritage” exhibit
7:00 pm: Program begins
7:45 pm: Q & A
8:00 pm: Program concludes