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Programs & Services

Film

John Price: A Symbol for Consciousness ~ September 12, 2008;
6PM to 8PM House of Zion Fellowship Center

This event includes dinner and a film about the life and times of John Price, who was at times, a hapless fugitive, and at others, a powerful man, willing to be used for the cause of freedom. Call 774-1731 to reserve tickets. image

For more details, please download this flier.

Oberlin-Wellington Rescue Anniversary

Lorain County celebrates 150 years!

Tours

Walking and Driving Tours
Martin Luther King Park

This 1-hour walking tour features stories and monuments dedicated to Oberlin’s modern day African-Americans and pre-civil war leaders. MLK Park is nestled along Oberlin’s Plumb Creek and features natural landscapes and sculptures.

2008 MLK Tour Schedule & Prices
  • August 21 10AM – 11AM $7 per person
  • September 11 2PM – 3PM $7 per person
  • Oberlin-Wellington Rescue Tour

    This 2-hour driving tour focuses on the September 13, 1858 Rescue of John Price and the people associated with the Rescue. Call (440) 774-1731 to discuss tour packages and pricing.

    Oberlin and the Underground Railroad Tour

    This 3-hour driving tour features all Oberlin has to offer as Foremost in the Battle for Freedom. Tour includes visits to several sites of historical significance including homes of abolitionists, Oberlin College, Westwood Cemetery, related monuments, sculptures and exhibits. This tour also includes information about Oberlin’s historical black churches. Call (440) 774-1731 to discuss FOURC tour packages and pricing.

    Regional and National Tours
  • National Freedom Center (2004)
  • Maysville & Macon County Kentucky (2007)
  • Ripley, Ohio (2007)
  • Oberlin to Canada (August 2009)
  • Talks & Presentations
  • School Age Children
  • Youth
  • Adult Groups
  • Ask if there are grants available to subsidize the cost for these programs.

    Lodging Services – Coming soon!

    2008 Activities Planned

    June

    13 Juneteenth Reception – 12PM to 1:30PM; Rust Church
    14 Juneteenth Celebration – All Day; Tappan Square

    August

    21 MLK Park Tour – 10AM to 11AM

    September

    11 MLK Park Tour – 2PM to 3PM
    12 John Price Dinner & Film – 6PM to 8PM; House of Zion
    Freedom Walk to Wellington – 6AM to 10:30AM
    150th Anniversary Events Planned – 11AM to 3PM
    14 Freedom Walk Reflection Session – 3PM to 5PM
    15 – 20 Annual National Underground Railroad Summit – Philadelphia, PA

    November

    12 FOURC Annual Meeting

    December

    26 Kwanzaa Celebration

    2007 Major Activities

    May

    16 Conducted National Underground Railroad Bike Route Reception

    June

    16 Participated in Lorain’s Underground Railroad Monument Dedication

    August

    11 Coordinated From Oberlin “Back To” Mason County Kentucky Tour

    September

    13 - 14 Attended First National Underground Railroad Summit, KY
    15 Sponsored Freedom Walk to Wellington

    November

    18 Began Tour Guide Training
    14 FOURC Annual Meeting


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