(Greensburg, IN) – The book titled “A History of the Underground Railroad in Decatur County” will be officially available to the public on June 14 during a kickoff event at Art on the Square Art Gallery in Greensburg.
The kickoff is being hosted by the ACCDC Freedom Trail Project, in partnership with the Decatur County Community Foundation. It is scheduled from 10:00am-12:00pm and will include a short program at 10:30 led by local historian John Pratt.
Pre-sale book orders that were placed during the Bill Smith Underground Railroad Festival back in April can be picked up at the kickoff. The book can also be purchased that morning for $20.
“This book is a revised copy of an original work about the underground railroad written by Bill Smith about 20 years ago,” explained Pratt. “Ninety-five percent of this new book is in Bill’s words and includes many stories that have never been shared. Even local history aficionados are likely to learn something new.”
Following the June 14 event, the limited-edition books can be purchased at the Decatur County Community Foundation.
Book sales will benefit the ACCDC Freedom Trail Project Fund held at the Foundation.
Art on the Square Art Gallery is located at 114 E. Washington Street.
For questions or more information about the event, contact the Foundation at (812) 662-6364, or stop by the Foundation office at 101 East Main Street in Greensburg.
(Decatur County Community Foundation press release)
