Local historian Eddie Murphy will present the program “Journeying with Harriet Tubman” at the Salem Historical Society & Museum meeting Tuesday. (Submitted photo)

SALEM — The July 8 program of the Salem Historical Society & Museum will be presented at the Shaffer Library, 239 S. Lundy Ave. at 7 p.m. Nonmembers of the society are welcome to attend. Following a short business meeting, local historian Eddie Murphy will present the program “Journeying with Harriet Tubman.”

Selfless, Courageous, Committed: Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) is an important figure in African American and the nation’s history. Heralded for escorting many slaves from bondage to freedom, her life had many riveting facets. Murphy brings Harriet Tubman back to life for audiences throughout the country.

Murphy is a native of Wellsville. Ten years ago, she returned to the village after residing in Southern California for nearly four decades. While there, she had successful careers with both Hughes Aircraft Company and UCLA where she was the overseer of retirees for both employers. Currently, she is the president of the Wellsville Community Foundation — endeavoring to make a difference for the community at large. Her research about Harriet Tubman and the development of this portrayal was a gift to her sister Gwen. She considers it a great honor to share Harriet’s life story.

For information contact the Salem Historical Society at 330-337-8514.