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African American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois, Inc. Museum
20th Annual Freedom Celebration Banquet

Guest Speaker
Lynne Jackson, President and Founder,
The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation

June 14, 2013
6:30 pm
Heartland Grand Palace
3253 N. Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
Tickets:  $50
For more information or to make reservations click here



The Space Between Scott and Plessy
Discussion with
Lynne Jackson, President and Founder,
The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation
and
Bob Moore, Historian
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Indoor Galleries
June 13, 2013
10 am - Noon
View new permanent exhibit by Ken Lum
For more information or to make reservations click here



Legacy of Courage and Freedom:

Dred and Harriet Scott

Keynote Speaker
Lynne M. Jackson
Great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott


Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Bloomington Civic Plaza
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, Minnesota
 
Click here for more information

This free public event sponsored by the U.S. District Court - District of Minnesota, the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Bloomington Human Rights Commission and Bloomington Parks and Recreation.
All are invited!
Reservations requested by calling 952-563-4948 



Dred Scott Reconciliation Forum
Marshfield, Missouri
April 26, 2013








Clifton Turman Davis
(President Harry S. Truman)
 		Lynne Madison Jackson
(Dred Scott) 		Linda Carr Kraft
(Thomas Jefferson)
Descendants of these historic persons will present on the DSRF panel Friday April 26th
For more information click here


VA Highway MarkerVirginia Highway Marker

for 

Dred Scott and the

Blow Family




Tuesday April 16, 2013, 2 pm


Route 58 and Buckhorn Quarter Road,  Southampton County, Virginia

Ceremony will commence at 2 pm
For more information click here.

For more background information click here.
Read article on unveiling here.

 

Photo Galleries


New Statue at Historic Old Courthouse
in St. Louis, MO!

Read article on dedication here and see Statue Gallery here 

The Dred Scott Statue Campaign

Dred and Harriet Scott
of the 
Dred Scott Decision of 1857 

Visit Statue Campaign here
 


Interview on
Encounter
with
Harold Hendrick

“March 6th, 2013 is the 156th anniversary of the Dred Scott Decision.  Longtime friend Lynne Jackson of St. Louis, MO is a great-great granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott and Director of “The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation.”  Hear Lynne talk about her famous ancestors and their important impact in the freeing of the slaves by clicking here




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Own the New 3" Commemorative Scott - Lincoln Penny



Listen to Composer Barbara Harbach's Freedom Suite for String Quintet.  Click here to read more information.
Listen Here


R. Carnahan


Cornell U Law School
 WU Olin Library


GALLERY VIEWING:

Old Court HouseThe Old Court House in Downtown St. Louis and other photo galleries documenting the DSHF's Inaugural Year events can be seen with a simple click.

Click on image to view gallery.


EDUCATIONAL:

Old Court House ExhibitStudents young and old will benefit from a visit to The Old Court House in Downtown St. Louis which features a detailed exhibit of the historic era and of the cultural realities the Scott Family endured and survived.

Click on image to view gallery.


Dred Scott Commemorative Envelop

The "Authentic" Dred Scott Commemorative U.S. Post Mark cancellation stamp makes for an affordable and attractive gift.

Own "our" history today. Purchase the Limited Edition Commemorative Envelope Cache for only $5.00 while supplies last! To purchase, please send check or money order for $5.00 plus $1.00 S&H to:

The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation
P. O. Box 2009
Florissant, MO 63032-2009