Join us for a fascinating conversation with the host and producers of Rooted Wisdom, a podcast that reveals the people and places that shaped the Underground Railroad. Through discussion and podcast excerpts, we’ll explore what the 1870’s Harper Cabin has witnessed, from the free Black community of Jonesville to its current home at Brookside Nature Center and reflect on its impact today. We’ll also investigate how self-liberators used their knowledge of the natural landscape to forge a path to freedom.
Speakers
Anthony Cohen, president of The Menare Foundation, Rooted Wisdom podcast co-producer and host
George Burroughs, co-founder of Beech Works, Rooted Wisdom podcast co-creator and producer
The Rooted Wisdom podcast is a production of Beech Works in collaboration with The Menare Foundation.
About the Podcast
Visiting sites both well-known and overlooked, the Rooted Wisdom podcast reveals the people and places that shaped the Underground Railroad and considers how their stories continue to shape our lives today. Join host Anthony Cohen, historian and explorer of the American past, as he sets out to find the stories of the Underground Railroad.
About Beech Works
Beech Works is a non-profit organization dedicated to broadening public discourse and advancing public education on social issues through thought-provoking documentary and narrative media projects. With educational and community outreach Beech Works strives to engage, inspire, and foster discussions on the issues facing our society today.
About The Menare Foundation
The Menare Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of the Underground Railroad legacy and to the creation of vibrant experiential programs that use history as a spark for human potential.
NOTE: This in person event will take place in the Visitor Center Auditorium, located at 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.
