Historian Tony Cohen president of The Menare Foundation will discuss his organization’s upcoming book “Great Escapes: Journeys on Maryland’s Underground Railroad” to be released in early 2020. This new publication will feature stories of anti-slavery figures the location of sanctuary sites and reveal the routes to freedom used by freedom seekers in Montgomery County and statewide. Jon us for this free special event in honor and celebration of Black History Month.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Rockville Memorial Chapter.