Photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales has spent more than a decade meticulously researching fugitive slaves and the ways they escaped to freedom. While the unnumbered routes of the Underground Railroad encompassed countless square miles the path Michna-Bales documented encompasses roughly 2 000 miles and is based off of actual sites cities and places that freedom-seekers passed through during their journey. Whether they were slaves trying to escape or free blacks and whites trying to help both sides risked everything for the cause of freedom. From the cotton plantations south of Natchitoches Louisiana all the way north to the Canadian border this series of photographs by Michna-Bales helps us imagine what the long road to freedom may have looked like as seen through the eyes of one of those who made this epic journey.
Bring your sewing machine and sew small quilts to comfort children during their stay at the Ronald McDonald House. We will also be sewing quilts for veterans and nursing home patients.
On-the-floor interactive fun for children 18 months to 2 1/2. Encourages a love of books and builds six pre-reading skills through books, finger plays, songs, and playtime.
Paint "Moonlight Swing" under the guidance of a professional artist. At the end of the class you'll walk away with a masterpiece! Open to all adults. $20 materials fee. Please register. under the guidance of a professional artist. At the end of the class you'll walk away with a masterpiece! Open to all adults. $20 materials fee. Please register.
Eating right doesn't have to be expensive! Join us to learn more about healthy foods and nutrition for every budget. Prepare and taste simple, healthy recipes! Please register.