Was there an active Underground Railroad in Kent County? If so, where was it and who were the conductors? Was one of them Harriet Tubman? What was the role of the Society of Friends and what was the cost of their participation? Who was the U.S. senator who was willing to accept mob rule for those who aided the escapees? Kevin Hemstock will answer these questions using maps and other primary sources.
Kevin Hemstock, a native of Delaware, currently resides in Millington, Md.His history projects have ranged from Wyoming, where his first history essay was detailed research of the 19th-century Overland Trail stagecoach stations, to Florida where he participated in the survey of a Second Seminole Indian War battle site.
He moved to Maryland in 2000 to work as editor for the Kent County News. Throughout his time there, he published hundreds of columns on local history.He took a lead role in planning the re-enactment of the battle of Caulk’s Field. As part of that project he authored numerous articles, achieving new discoveries in the history of
War of 1812 in Kent County.
In 2012 he started Old News, a genealogical and historical research service and ephemera shop in Millington, Md., where he continues writing about local history. His most recent book titled Injustice on the Eastern Shore, was published by The History Press in 2015.
Join us for History Happy Hour, 4PM Friday, February 5th at the Bordley History Center, 301 High Street in Chestertown and learn more about our early history.
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