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Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery

Presented by Massachusetts Historical Society at Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston MA

Feb 05 2020
Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery

Richard Bell (University of Maryland) will present his new book STOLEN: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home.

Philadelphia, 1825: five young, free black boys fall into the clutches of the most fearsome gang of kidnappers and slavers in the United States. Determined to resist, the boys form a tight brotherhood as they struggle to free themselves and find their way home. Their ordeal shines a glaring spotlight on the Reverse Underground Railroad, a black market ... view more »

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There is a $10 per person fee (no charge for MHS Fellows and Members, EBT or ConnectorCare cardholders).

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There is a pre-talk reception at 5:30 PM.

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1154 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02115

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