Join the DHS as we welcome Dr. Maria Esther Hammack and Dr. Rolanda Teal as they discuss the brave women who created a hidden part of nineteenth-century Atlantic World History: many runaway slaves from the antebellum south found safe havens across the southern frontier into Mexico especially after the country officially abolished the institution in 1829. African Americans were often helped by Native Americans, who themselves were also subjected to slavery on both sides of US/Mexican border and also in the Caribbean. The speakers present Mexico’s role as a sanctuary for African American slaves during the nineteenth century.
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April 29, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Museum of the American Railroad
Join us for this FREE lunchtime lecture with Bob LaPrelle who will share insight on how the cities infrastructure was shaped by railroad industry and discuss the creation of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas, and it’s connection and history to Fair Park.
About the speaker
Bob LaPrelle is the president of Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas. Bob LaPrelle is the president of Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas. Bob LaPrelle is a 30-year veteran in the field of historic railway preservation and museums. He has served as Executive Director/CEO of the Museum of the American Railroad since 1988, and three prior years as a board trustee. Mr. LaPrelle has placed an emphasis on the cultural history and technology aspects of railroad museums and their role in communities as an educational resource and tourism destination. LaPrelle recently led the successful effort to move the Museum to a significantly larger venue in North Texas to expand collections and serve a broader audience.
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This lecture series supported by:
Belmont Village Senior Living is designed for seniors who need some assistance with daily activities. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation, and social activities.
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