Before they become history, historical events are often family stories. Today we have a live recording of the Windsor book launch for To the River: The Remarkable Journey of Caroline Quarlls. It’s about one of the most famous escape stories in Underground Railroad history, and co-author Kimberly Simmons is a direct descendant of the book’s heroine.
The event was held at The Historic Sandwich First Baptist Church. The church was founded in 1820, and is the oldest active black church in Canada, and it was an important Underground Railroad site. The current building—a large open structure—dates to 1851. Irene Moore Davis introduces Kimberly Simmons and the amazing true story in her book.
For more information on the book, follow these links:
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/jarvis-caroline-quarlls-part-of-windsors-remarkable-history
https://www.facebook.com/959138707439041/posts/it-is-here-may-i-offer-a-great-read-to-the-river-the-remarkable-journey-of-carol/2679135402106021/
