The Oberlin–Wellington Rescue of 1858 was a key event in the history of abolitionism leading up to the Civil War, when a group of 37 men were charged with violating the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

One hundred and sixty-five years ago — and about three years before the start of the Civil War — a pair of small Ohio towns were center stage in the abolitionist movement. In September 1858, an ...

Ohioan filmmakers Scott Spears and Christina Paolucci have added a regional Emmy to add to their resumes. After years of work, Spears and Paolucci’s documentary known as “A Higher Law: The ...

The Oberlin-Wellington Rescue Theater Project and renowned playwright Ifa Bayeza are bringing the historic 1858 rescue of John Price from enslavement to the theater stage at Oberlin College. “Her ...

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Discover an amazing story of abolitionism in Ohio and how it impacted the nation. PBS Western Reserve presents the inspiring rescue story of an enslaved Black man named John Price and the 37 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A group of the "rescuers" who helped escaped enslaved man John Price One hundred and sixty-five years ago — and about three years ...

In 28 days it began. In 28 weeks it spread. In 28 years it evolved.