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.