Freedom Seeker on the Illinois Central Railroad

Freedom Seeker on the Illinois Central Railroad
Thursday, October 8th, 12:30 p.m.
Discover the true story of Joseph, who escaped
slavery in Missouri in 1855 and outran his
enslaver all the way to Chicago. His case against
the Illinois Central Railroad reached the Illinois
Supreme Court, resulting in a landmark ruling that
all persons in Illinois are presumed free. Made
possible through Illinois Humanities.