MHAHP will be presenting a four-session class on the topic of “Slavery, Antislavery and the Underground Railroad in the Mid-Hudson Region” for the Center for Lifetime Study (CLS). The Center is part of the continuing education program of  Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. 

The class will examine the history of slavery, antislavery activities, and the Underground Railroad in the Mid- Hudson Valley. There will be one class devoted to slave resistance, which will examine closely the fugitives – ‘freedom seekers’ – who ran away from their owners. Other areas to be covered include how this local history fit within the broader national history of slavery and antislavery; the build-up to the Civil War and post-Civil War attitudes toward the emancipated men and women; and the legacy of enslavement in America. The evidence and myths surrounding the Underground Railroad will also be examined. 

The sessions run on four successive Tuesdays beginning April 2. 

The Marist Center for Lifetime Study provides opportunities for intellectual and cultural exploration and development for men and women of retirement age. CLS provides a rewarding experience of learning and fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere without exams or grades. Currently, 650 members enjoy courses, trips, and social events held in various locations.