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Living History Presentation: Lucy Pettengill
February 26 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Meet Lucy Pettengill, resident of Peoria, IL, in March 1857. Learn about the struggles she and her fellow abolitionists encountered, in order to assist freedom seekers on their way north. Hear the accounts of the efforts of the underground railroad activities from someone who was there! Mrs. Pettengill will share with you the details of the abolitionist movements and actions in Western Illinois, and why her work was not only secret, but dangerous. Lucy Pettengill will be portrayed by Laura Keyes, Historic Voices. She is a librarian and historian who has been portraying historic women and lecturing on historical topics since 2008.
