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Virginia Piedmont Heritage Association Presents The Wanzer-Grigsby Escape

Date

Aug 28 2025

Time

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

On Christmas Eve, 1855 six men and women escaped from several local plantations, risking everything for a chance at freedom. Join the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area to explore the remarkable true story of their death-defying journey.

Historians and educators Lori Kimball and Donna Bohanon of Oatlands and the Friends of Thomas Balch Library Black History Committee will provide an in-depth look at the history and legacy of one of the most famous episodes in the history of the Underground Railroad.

The event will be held August 28th at Slater Run Vineyards in Upperville.

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