Good morning, Dr. Roy Finkenbine of the University of Detroit Mercy asked that I share the below with all of you. Dr. Finkenbine has lectured at public libraries in the area on topics related to the Civil War and Solomon Northup (12 Years a Slave). The National Park Service hosts an annual conference on the Underground Railroad each summer. This year it is hosted in Detroit from July 16 to July 20. Pre-conference events on July 15 include workshops for researchers, teachers, etc. Information about the conference can be found at http://www.nps.gov/subjects/ugrr/annual-conference.htm. Specific questions can be directed to Diane Miller of the National Park Service (402-661-1588, diane_miller@nps.gov). Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 mchurch@berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us