The Presumption of Freedom: The Illinois Supreme Court and the Fate of Slavery in the Prairie State

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

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Though Illinois entered the Union as a free state in 1818, slavery continued to exist within its borders for decades.