Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society - "Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey: Not Without A Fight" Book Discussion with Author Ellen D. Alford / 2-17-2024

The Vineland Historical Society is thrilled to host author Ellen Alford to discuss her book, "Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey:  Not Without a Fight"

Ellen D. Alford is a native South Jersey resident and local historian who researches and writes about the Underground Railroad, slavery, abolition and Harriet Tubman in South Jersey.  She is a former newspaper correspondent, school educator and university administrator. She has won numerous journalism awards, including the Lloyd P. Burns Award for Public Service from the New Jersey Press Association.

Ms. Alford is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, DC, with a degree in English/Communications and has pursued graduate studies in American History at Rutgers University-Camden where she was awarded the A&S Academic Excellence award. She is a member of the National History Honor Society.