‘University Place’ Recording: “Freedom Seekers: Declaring Independence from Slavery during the American Revolution”

WHEN:

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm

WHERE:

Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium, Madison

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PBS Wisconsin’s University Place will be recording “Freedom Seekers: Declaring Independence from Slavery during the American Revolution,” a presentation by Professor Gloria McCahon Whiting, E. Gordon Fox Associate Professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

This free event is presented by the UW–Madison History Club in partnership with PBS Wisconsin’s University Place.

Get more event details here and reserve your free ticket.

The recording will be held in the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium, 816 State Street, Madison, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to the presentation recording from 5-6 p.m., a poster exhibition and complimentary food and beverages will be available from 4-5 p.m.