See slavery presentation at Elgin Historical Museum

Jeanne Schultz Angel, executive director of the Illinois Association of Museums, will present "Anti-Slavery in Black and White" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.

The state of Illinois played a prominent role during the anti-slavery movement in the mid-19th century. But were all Illinoisans who were against slavery also supportive of the Underground Railroad, or even racial equality?

Understanding the differences between those who were "anti-slavery" and those who were "radical abolitionists" is important to both understanding how the Underground Railroad was viewed in Illinois, and also determining which of its sites are verifiable.

Explore the history behind the anti-slavery movement in Northern Illinois and examine the criteria historians use to separate fact from fiction.

The presentation will be at 2 p.m. on the second floor of the Elgin Area Historical Society Museum, 360 Park St. in Elgin. Admission is $3 or free for members. For details, call (847) 742-4248 or visit www.elginhistory.org. Like the Elgin Area Historical Society and Museum on Facebook.