Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of Quilts and the Underground Railroad

MONEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PRESENTS

Hidden in Plain Sight:

The story of Quilts & the Underground Railroad

Rev. Betsy Youdris is a retired United Methodist pastor who is connected to the Frankfort United Methodist Church. She blends her love of storytelling, quilting, the Civil War, & the Underground Railroad to present: Hidden in Plain Sight: the story of Quilts & the Underground Railroad.

Rev Youdris’ husband Chuck is a longtime collector of Civil War (black powder) firearms. With his Civil War artillery corporal’s uniform, he will present and talk about his firearm collection.

As Charles & Elizabeth Henneman, the Youdris’ will portray an Ohio farm couple whose farm served as a stop on the Underground Railroad to Canada.

WHERE:

Monee Community Building in Firemen’s Park

5162 W Court Street

Monee, IL 60449

WHEN:

Thursday, November 9th, 2017 @ 7:15 PM

Free program, light refreshments will be available

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