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 the "Father of the Underground Railroad"

From the Archives: Press Release

This is an archived news release that we are preserving to document the recent preservation work in our area regarding the Underground Railroad.  Please note that contact information in this article may no longer be valid.

The following press release was received from the William Still Underground Railroad Foundation, which is sponsoring the National Underground Railroad Family Reunion Festival this month.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Vivian Abdur-Rahim
(513) 853-0297
June 16, 2003

Philadelphia sculptor Phillip Sumptor will unveil a replica of William Still, the famous abolitionist who was known as the “Father of the Underground Railroad” for his unprecedented work with the Anti-Slavery Society, and for his recollections in the historic book The Underground Railroad.  Mr. Sumptor will unveil this model of William Still at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, in downtown Philadelphia, on June 27, 2003.

The unveiling is part of a press conference to kick-off the National Underground Railroad Family Reunion Festival, presented by the William Still Underground Railroad Foundation.  Along with Phillip Sumptor, Fran Aulston will help lead the fundraising campaign to secure a permanent location for the proposed bronze statue of William Still. The National Underground Railroad Family Reunion Festival will take place June 27-29 throughout the Philadelphia and South New Jersey area. For more information go to www.undergroundrr.com or call (215)877-0717.

STILL Connected,
Eve Elder-Mayes
National Director of Marketing & Programs
The William Still Underground Railroad Foundation Inc.
Midwest Regional Office
6105 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
(513) 853-0297(Office Phone) www.undergroundrr.com