Post-Civil War and the Road to Recovery

Virtual Program: Live at 5 pm, pre-registration 
Sponsored by: Historic Yellow Springs, Pocopson Historical Committee, Carver Court, Hayti Historical Society, Kennett Underground Railroad Center, Mt. Zion AME Church, Friends of Barnard Station, and Kennett Heritage Center

The Abolitionist movement in Chester County had many adherents but not all people north of the Mason-Dixon Line were interested in participating in the illegal activities required to bring fugitive slaves to freedom. Individuals feared reprisal from the American government, especially following the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, from their own communities, and from the Almighty. Coupled with a general pro-slavery sentiment in Chester County, most notably in the non-Quaker sect, slavery became a highly polarizing issue. The passage of the 13th Amendment in January 1865 and the end of the Civil War that same year brought new challenges in the quest for civil rights within our county. Join us on a fascinating journey as we travel to National Register sites in Chester County related to the Post-Civil War and the Road to Recovery!

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 www.Chesco.org/Planning/TownTours