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‘Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road’ coming to Ottawa next week · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road coming to Ottawa next week.
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  Written by Bill Frescos. This article is being read by
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  an automated voice brought to you by Everlet. The Illinois
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  Arts Council and the Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum
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  will sponsor a concert and program about the Underground Railroad
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  next week. The presentation will focus on the Underground Railroad
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  with historical accounts connected to Illinois's role in helping enslaved
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  people seek freedom. Local musician Chris Valio's performance will feature
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  music historically performed by enslaved people as a way to
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  inspire one another and share knowledge during their journey to freedom.
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  Organizers said the concert will also help introduce the museum's
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  upcoming documentary John Hassek No Apologies. The presentation will begin
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  at seven pm on Friday, June twelfth at the APA
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  be one thirteen East Lafayette Street in Ottawa. Tickets are
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  ten dollars and will be available by cash or check only.