Events and Activities : Speaker to share story of Iowa\'s \'Underground Railroad\' in Vinton, Feb. 14

Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow will be sharing "Iowa's Underground Railroad" on Saturday February 14 at 2:00 pm at the Ray House at 912 First Ave., Vinton. Darrin’s presentation will examine the heroic fight against slavery in America and Iowa's pioneers made a bold stand. Their courageous efforts led hundreds of escaping slaves to freedom along Iowa's Underground Railroad. Darrin Crow brings to life the stories of one particular stop on the Underground Railroad, the village of Salem in Henry County. They are the inspiring stories of a community that saw a great wrong and determined to stand against it, no matter the cost. Admission is $10.00 for advance tickets, BCHS members $7.00, $12.00 at the door.

In an attempt to reach students, anyone 18 and under can attend this historic presentation for no charge.

Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot soon. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/darren-crow-presentation-tickets-15238114611?aff=ehomesaved or your check written to BCHS-Crow Event, P. O. Box 22, Vinton, IA. Reservations can also be made at bentoncohistorical@gmail.com.