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Underground Railroad tour on trolley set July 8

SALEM — The Salem Historical Society is offering its next Underground Railroad tour on the Quakertown Trolley at noon July 8. A docent, dressed as a Salem Quaker, will take passengers back in time to the year 1856. Following the sharing of many stories, travelers will return to the 21st century with a better understanding of the plight of slaves, the working of the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement that flourished in Salem prior to the Civil War.

Since the homes are private and entrance not possible, flashed on a screen inside the trolley will be over 100 slides to show pictures of the insides of the homes, Underground Railroad hiding places, and several abolitionists who lived in or visited them. The slides will also help clarify the historical information presented during the program. The tour will last approximately 75 minutes. Cost is $15 per person. A minimum of 15 are necessary to conduct the tour. To schedule a tour call 330-337-6733. Your call will be returned. The tour is subject to cancellation if the minimum is not reached.

Back-to-school clothing sign-up planned

SALEM — Church Women United of Salem will conduct its back-to-school clothing sign-up at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Education Building, 251 S. Broadway Ave. Children of low income families, entering Head Start through eighth grade, in the Salem City School District, are eligible. Sign-ups will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. July 19 and 20; and 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m. July 21 and 27.

No childcare is provided during sign-ups. Parents/guardians must bring two proofs of income and residency and provide the child’s name, age, birth date and school grade entering this fall

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