Unsung Architects of Freedom: Smallwood & Torrey’s Bold Crusade 

Program Type:

Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on December 22, 2025 @ 9:00am.

Event Details

Unsung Architects of Freedom: Smallwood & Torrey’s Bold Crusade 


The formerly enslaved Smallwood and the Yale-educated Torrey did not have much in common but formed a powerful, interracial alliance that defied the norms of their time. Smallwood coined the term “Underground Railroad”, and worked closely with Torrey from 1842 to 1844, helping hundreds of slaves escape north to freedom. 

Kira Quintin is a public historian who specializes in early American history. She has worked for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, WETA, the Smithsonian, and more telling stories about the founding era of the United States. Her passion is for the stories that haven't yet been told.

#HoCoLibrary commemorates America's 250th anniversary. 

This project has been financed in part with funds from the Maryland 250 Commission,
an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not
necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission. 

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