Take 1859 Balloon Voyage home with you and continue exploring the science behind ballooning with these activities!
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New this year, join us on Sun., Nov. 8 to learn about the slave trade from a new perspective with author Marcus Rediker through his book “The Slave Ship: A Human History.”
Then sign up for Follow the North Star and experience life on the Underground Railroad firsthand when you become a fugitive slave running for freedom.
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Lafayette, Ind., 1859. Credit: Bass Photo Company Collection, Indiana Historical Society