Indiana Freedom Trails Inc.

06/02/2026

A great program opportunity provided by the Friends of the Lincoln Collection. Attend in person at Allen County Public Library or virtually.

New hybrid program happening soon!

📅 June 19, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍Main - Allen County Public Library Theater
💻 Zoom (registration required): https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16587082

This event will be offered both in person and virtually.

• Virtual attendees: Please register using the registration link.
• In-person attendees: No registration required.

Drawing on speeches and letters by Frederick Douglass, some to British abolitionists that have not been seen since they were first written, the lecture presents an account of how the great abolitionist came to appreciate Lincoln’s anti-slavery statesmanship over the course of the Civil War. The lecture derives from a recently published book, Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln, co-edited by the lecturer, Lucas Morel, and Jonathan White.

05/25/2026

Did You Know?

Memorial Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1971, when Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, officially recognizing it as the last Monday in May.

Before it was called Memorial Day, it was known as “Decoration Day” — a tradition that began after the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers and flags.

One of the earliest known observances of Decoration Day took place in 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina, where formerly enslaved African Americans gathered to honor Union soldiers who died fighting for freedom. The community held a memorial procession, decorated graves, and paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives.

Today, we continue to remember and honor all the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and reflective Memorial Day weekend.

05/25/2026

Honoring Memorial Day.

Each year on the last Monday in May, the Department of War joins the nation in honoring service members who lost their lives in defense of the nation, and mourns with their families.

05/22/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Lm57jaQgJ/

05/16/2026

Attending this year's Bridges conference.

05/05/2026

Registration has been extended. Make your reservation by calling Shari Petersime. Speaker is Indiana Freedom Trails member Leon Bates.

04/30/2026

Don’t miss out! You can join via Zoom. Or if you are near Richmond, there is a watch party at the Community Building at the Wayne County Historical Museum. And it’s free!!!

Don't forget! Tonight The Black Legacy Project of Wayne County is hosting author and historian Nick Patler as he presents his work "Taking Charge of Destiny: Black Activists and Freedom Seekers on Wayne County's Underground Railroad" from 6 - 7 p.m. on April 30.

This virtual program is available via Zoom. Or, join the watch party hosted by the Wayne County Historical Museum in their Community Room.

Zoom Invite: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82271291056?pwd=rm1fLm3knAoD3i2tWOMI0oHQe4pgGg.1