Join us to get to know the history of Quindaro, now part of Kansas City, Kansas, from its origins as a stop on the Underground Railroad, through its apex as a bustling town of freed slaves and suffragettes. We'll discover how Quindaro served as a shining example of the quest for freedom in an age of oppression. We'll also explore Quindaro's place in national and Kansas history, as well as its continuing legacy today.

Instructor bio: Aaron Margolis received his doctorate in history from the University of Texas at El Paso where he concentrated on Latin American and borderlands history. He is currently an associate professor of history at Kansas City Kansas Community College.