Wanted! Runaway Slaves

Wanted

Runaway Slaves

 

We have it on good authority that on May 24th from St. Louis several slaves with the aid of abolitionists will try to escape.  Will they make it?

 

We are staging the first ever Urban Slave Escape on May 24th this year tracing the path that 9 slaves escaping from their St. Louis masters could have taken to their flight to freedom. This escape will feature wagons with a secret compartment, a posse and dogs. Will they make it?  Would you have the courage to run?

 

Grace Hill Settlement House, Trailnet and the National Black Tourism Network invite you to participate and attend this historic occasion.  During this one day event, culture and history will converge on the river.

 

CAN YOU MAKE IT?  DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO TRY?

 

PARTICIPANTS...

We are looking for volunteers who are in good health and not claustrophobic and who are willing to experience the event of a lifetime. The course is 2.7 miles and some of it on foot, some by wagon. But every foot of the way will be made to feel and experience what those who attempted escape felt. This escape will be authentic as possible. Contact us for audition schedule.

 

This takes place at the 7th Annual Mary Meachum event on Saturday, May 24th.  

 

FOOD SELLERS and OTHER VENDORS....

We are looking for groups and organizations who want the opportunity to sell food and other items.  Booth fee is $50.00.

 

STORYTELLERS, POETS, SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS ...

We are looking for you!!!  We are looking for performers who can relate stories of courage, pride and adventure to families. If you have a performance that is geared to our community, we want to hear from you. We would like to have performances throughout the day. Stories should reflect the African American cultural and historical experience.

 

SINGERS, MUSICIANS, CHOIRS and DANCERS....

Are you looking for an audience and want to share your talent? 

We are looking for church choirs to provide gospel singing before the annual re-enactment.

 Call Angela or Ashley at  (314) 865-0708 or NBTN@earthlink.net

 

 

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