Enjoy a presentation by the Schoolcraft Historical Society about a Schoolcraft doctor from the 1850's and his contribution to the Underground Railroad.
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Nathan and Pamela Brown Thomas and their four children were one of Michigan's most active Underground Railroad families.
The first physician in Kalamazoo County, Nathan not only practiced medicine but also became involved in state politics. In 1837, he was one of Schoolcraft’s many residents who petitioned Congress in opposition to the annexation of Texas because of the territory's support of slavery. Two years later, he joined others in founding a Michigan newspaper devoted to the antislavery cause. In 1845, Nathan ran unsuccessfully as Lieutenant Governor on the abolitionist Liberty Party ticket.
The Dr. Nathan Thomas House is located at 613 East Cass Street in Schoolcraft, Michigan and is able to be visited by appointment. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/places/michigan-dr-nathan-thomas-house.htm
Location details: Long, Austin, West, Gourdneck, and Sugarloaf Rooms, located on the lower level of the library.
Accommodations: All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at rwiegmann@portagelibrary.info in advance of your visit.
AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |
TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Standard | 2:In person | 1:Adult (18+) |
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