CNY and the birth of the Oneida County Freedom Trail talk Sept. 25 – Rome Sentinel

The Underground Railroad was more than a route to freedom; it was a movement that transcended the lines of race and gender not just nationally, but here in Oneida County. The countys efforts along the freedom trail highlighted the cooperation of free and enslaved groups black, white, men, women who pushed New York State and the nation one step closer to universal freedom.

Colgate University Intern Ashley Tourtelot developed the newest exhibition at the History Center which focuses on the Underground Railroad in Oneida County. Social, political, and economic factors made the route to freedom possible.

On Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. Ashley will discuss how abolitionist sentiments emerged and grew in central New York while also spotlighting a few of Uticas own developments in the freedom struggle, including the Utica Riot, Utica Rescue, and Post Avenue settlements.

Tourtelot grew up in Rome. After graduating from Rome Free Academy in 2018, she attended Colgate University where she is a member of the 2022 graduating class. She is majoring in history with a minor in writing and rhetoric. Ashley is a member of the History Club, Pre-Law Society, and a videographer for Colgates football team

The event is free and will take place in the OCHC gallery. In accordance with local, federal, & CDC guidelines, masks are required for all visitors regardless of vaccination status during public events and programs. This program will be recorded and available on the OCHC Youtube channel.

The Oneida County History Center is a private 501(c) (3) not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, and culture of the Greater Mohawk Valley for present and future generations. Admission to this program is free for the general public; donations are encouraged. Contact the History Center at 315-735-3642 or visit the OCHC website (www.oneidacountyhistory.org) for more information.

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