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In recent months, I have worked with national, state, and local stakeholders to meticulously research and write nomination reports for sites to be included in the National Park Service (NPS) National Network to Freedom. This network highlights the courageous acts of resistance against enslavement through escape and flight on the Underground Railroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Union Bethel AME Church in the summer of 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These comprehensive applications undergo a rigorous review by a panel to ensure they meet evidentiary standards before being added to the national registry. I am thrilled to share that the Park Service announced<\/a> on April 22 that Union Bethel A.M.E. Church was added to the network. The application was submitted for the January round of the semi-annual process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This significant recognition underscores the church’s pivotal role in the fight for freedom and equality. During the antebellum era, the church stood as a beacon of hope and refuge for countless individuals seeking liberty and justice. This achievement celebrates the church’s enduring legacy as a symbol of resilience, courage, and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Eastern Shore Church’s inclusion among the 19 sites spanning ten states granted this prestigious designation, which is a powerful testament to its significance in American history and the Underground Railroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This nomination received support through a partnership between the Maryland Office of Tourism and Cecil County Tourism in cooperation with the church.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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