Past Professional Development

Past Webinars

Duration:

1 hour, 17 minutes, 51 seconds

Focusing on the Shawnee, Wyandots and their allies in the Ohio country, this panel explores the cooperation of Native Americans, African Americans, whites, and mixed-race individuals who assisted and provided sanctuary to freedom seekers. Presenters include Roy Finkenbine (Black Abolitionist Archive, University of Detroit Mercy), Diane Miller (Network to Freedom), Holly and Kristen Zane (Enrolled Members of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas), and Debra Robinson (English Faculty, Dine' College)

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  The Underground Railroad and the Constitution

  Presentation by Dr. Paul Finkelman of Gratz College and Deanda Johnson of the Network to Freedom.

  Duration:

  1 hour, 11 minutes, 37 seconds

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  Introduction: Ohio History Connection's Digital William H. Siebert Underground Railroad Connection

  This webinar provides an overview of a digital collection that contains rich source materials detailing the Underground Railroad. Hosts include Lily Birkhimer of Ohio History Connection and Deanda Johnson of the Network to Freedom.

  Duration:

  55 minutes, 27 seconds

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  Webinar: International Underground Railroad Month

  This Webinar, conducted July 1, 2020, provides context for International Underground Railroad Month in September. Hosts include Diane Miller, Heather Ersts, and Roy Finkenbine.

  Duration:

  51 minutes, 14 seconds

Partner and Member Webinars

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  Preservation Maryland

  Researching Underground Railroad History

  Webinar: How to begin Underground Railroad research in Maryland and take the needed steps to submit a Network to Freedom Application.

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  Network to Freedom and Partners

  Network to Freedom 2013 Conference

  Find podcast recordings of the Network to Freedom's 2013 Conference by following this link. Image Courtesy of Stephen Marc.