Special event held at the Amtrak depot honors Jackson's connection to the anti-slavery movement
Special event held at the Amtrak depot honors Jackson's connection to the anti-slavery movement
Contact: Michael Frezell, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-281-6519 Agency: Transportation
February 23 2021 -- A dedication ceremony was held at the Amtrak Jackson Depot today to honor the city's historic connection to the anti-slavery movement. Coinciding with Black History Month, the event included remarks from Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies; Maurice Imhoff, president of the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society; Linda Hass, local researcher; and Derrick James, Amtrak Government Affairs senior manager.
"Jackson's Amtrak station is being honored for its historical tie to the Underground Railroad," Imhoff said. "Although, the tracks transporting these freedom seekers were the tracks above the ground."