Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio, The
Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio, The

Author: David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1467150843

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Prior to the Civil War, thousands escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. Untold others failed in the attempt. These unfortunate souls were dragged into bondage via the Reverse Underground Railroad, as it came to be called. With more lines on both roads than any other state, the Free State of Ohio became a hunting ground for slavecatchers and kidnappers who roamed the North with impunity, seeking "fugitives" or any person of color who could be sold into slavery. And when they found one, they would kidnap their victim and head south to reap the reward. David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker, authors of Historic Black Settlements of Ohio, reveal not only the terror and injustice but also the bravery and determination born of this dark time in American history.

The Marion Popcorn Festival: A Fun-Filled History
The Marion Popcorn Festival: A Fun-Filled History

Author: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1625851944

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In 1981, a small group of local business leaders put Marion, Ohio, on the path to hosting the largest popcorn festival on the planet. Founded in part to honor the achievements of Marion-based Wyandot, Incorporated, once the world's largest popcorn exporter, the Marion Popcorn Festival celebrates the city's dynamic industrial past. Free and open to the public for more than three decades, the festival attracts hundreds of thousands of fans for three days of popcorn, pageantry and fun. Drawing on the memories of founders and longtime volunteers, author Michelle Rotuno-Johnson brings us the festival from seed to snack in this all-encompassing work.