Bus Tour to See Underground Railroad History in Metro Detroit Sept 29

Bus Tour to See Underground Railroad History in Metro Detroit Sept 29

Pontiac, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Farmington and Detroit, MI – In conjunction with Oakland County Pioneer Historical Society, historian Willie W. Payne will conduct a tour of sites in Pontiac, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Farmington and Detroit used to harbor southern fugitive slaves escaping to Canad on the Undergound Railroad.

Departure is 9 am on Saturday, Sept. 29 from Oakland County Pioneer Historical Society, 405 Cesar E. Chavez Ave, Pontiac. The tour will be by coach bus with a capacity of 56 people.

Cost is $35 which includes a light lunch. Call (248)338-6732. Paypal may be used to purchase ticket.

Reserve seat by Aug. 29 at https://www.ocphs.org/underground-railroad-site-tour/

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