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 The Matson Slave Trial is:
  • One of the top five trials in Coles County, 
  • One of the ten most important cases in which Abraham Lincoln participated,
  • A turning point for the local free black community at Brushy Fork.

Trial and Tribulations Coming September 15, 2012

A family event that takes you back in time!

Visit two historic sites as you step back in time to meet characters that relate and re-live this story of bittersweet daring and historical mystery, involving one of the most divisive issues of our country’s early history, slavery. It reveals hidden parts of our local history, affirms our faith in our legal system, raises questions about our moral bearing and actions, and reflects how we remember or mythologize our heroes.


Attend program from either:
Noon-3:00 p.m. or 4-7:00 p.m.






Sponsors

Trial & Tribulations is sponsored by Independence Pioneer Village, Oakland Landmarks, Inc., Oakland Historical Foundation, City of Oakland, Oakland Chamber of Commerce.













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