“Escape 28” film screening

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Escape 28 Film Screening

Date and Time

Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Event Type

Panel Discussion, Film Screenings

Cost

Free, thanks to Fifth Third Foundation

Details

Escape 28 is based on one of the largest documented escapes in American history.

Set in 1853, 28 enslaved Americans escaped from Boone County, Kentucky. Unwilling to accept their departure, wealthy plantation owners set out to locate the 28, following them through Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.

Schedule

  • 12:00 p.m. — Film screening
  • 1:30 p.m. — Vocal performance and discussion

Fifth Third Community Days are made possible through the generous support of the Fifth Third Foundation. Museum guests receive free admission and the opportunity to experience special programming activities. Reserve your tickets online or in-person.

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