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    "Entitled to His Liberty:" The Case of Basil Dorsey

    "Entitled to His Liberty:" The Case of Basil Dorsey

    Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum

    September 18, 2011


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    Original theatrical performance inspired by the story of fugitive slave, Basil Dorsey, who secured his freedom in a dramatic courtroom confrontation in Doylestown, Bucks County, in 1837. Discussion follows the performance. Program supported in part by the PA Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the People initiative. Free. Reservations recommended.


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        Mercer Museum

        84 South Pine Street
        Doylestown, PA 18901

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        Tickets:

        FREE

        Info Phone: 215-345-0210, ext. 123

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        September 18, 2011

        Times:

        2 pm

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