Portland Freedom Trail - Campaign Kick-Off

Installation Ceremony and Campaign Kick-Off
Thursday, November 9th, 12:00 noon.
Eastern Cemetery at the corner of Congress and Mountford St

This project is an effort to:

Designate an official “freedom” walking trail by marking significant sites connected to the Underground Railroad and anti-slavery movement with permanent granite pedestals throughout the Portland peninsula.

Connect Portland’s trail to national routes and related efforts with an emphasis on linking the route from New Hampshire to Canada.

Concretely add Maine’s participation in the abolitionist movement to the historical record.

Contribute/develop educational materials, enhance public awareness, and promote an appreciation of the many struggles for freedom in this country and around the world--past and present

For More Information:
www.portlandmaine.gov/misc/news/freedom.pd
www.portlandfreedomtrail.org