John and Anne Swain owned the home in Fall Creek Township that was a depot on the Underground Railroad. The final Fall Creek trivia question: Who was the first store owner in Honey Creek? Answer on Monday and first question about Jefferson Township!
The Sherman School was built in 1885. On to more Fall Creek Township trivia: Whose couple’s home served as a depot on the Underground Railroad?
NEW CASTLE — Columbus actress Charlotte Battin will present an encore performance of her Underground Railroad drama entitled “Freedom Is My Home” this Saturday at the New Castle-Henry County Public Library auditorium. Battin’s noon performance is sponsored by The Henry County Historical Society and the New Castle-Henry County Public Library. In October, a large crowd…
Henry County a stronghold in anti-slavery movement Historical Society guest gives crowd a ride on Underground Railroad By DARREL RADFORD Historically Speaking“That was scary!” The statement came from a young girl Thursday night. But she wasn’t watching a Halloween-themed movie or talking about an amusement ride. What was “scary” was the real life story of…
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Charlotte Battin will be here to present her nationally acclaimed one-woman drama about the Underground Railroad entitled “Freedom Is My Home.” This is a 45-minute drama about slavery and friendship, cruelty and kindness, prejudice and courage. The event will begin at 7 p.m. This drama is suitable both for children as…
