Author Talk: James Montgomery - Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind



Date/Time
1/28/2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central
Event Type(s)
Leavenworth
Arts & Culture
Community
Event Description

Program Type:

 Book Talk

Age Group: 

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

The library will show this online program in the Jahn Room. Registration required for viewing from home. 

"Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind" brings the fight for freedom to life, spotlights the abolitionist movement and Civil War through the bold story of James Montgomery, a fearless and militant abolitionist. Montgomery led both Black and white soldiers in the war against slavery. Montgomery continued his mission by supporting and protecting African-American refugees, determined to make Kansas a truly free state.

Todd Mildfelt and David Schafer share a passion to focus attention on the crucial role Kansas played in the nation’s struggle to ensure freedom and equality to all Americans.

Location
Leavenworth Public Library
417 Spruce St.
Leavenworth, KS 66048
UNITED STATES

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