Description
Enroll in a session led by Julie Nicolai, esteemed author of Enslavement & the Underground Railroad in Missouri and Illinois, and local historian with a BA and MA from Washington University in St. Louis. Drawing from her article featured in the Missouri Historical Society’s Gateway Magazine, this class delves into the topic of enslavement in St. Louis. Utilizing documents from the MHS’s collection, we will explore the practices of selling and renting out enslaved individuals. The session will shed light on their journeys through the Underground Railroad and their noteworthy service in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Join us for a compelling examination of this crucial aspect of St. Louis’s history.