Event
Eternal Rest: Moses Dickson and the Cemetery Named for Him
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
This program is presented by the Friends of Father Dickson Cemetery in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Moses Dickson - April 5, 1824.
Jeffrey Smith, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of History at Lindenwood University will discuss the many roles of Moses Dickson: abolitionist, Black activist, leader, and organizer. Smith will explore the evolution of the African American burial ground named for Dickson that opened in 1903 along Sappington Road in present day Crestwood.
The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for free reservations.
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