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Set in 1853, Boone County, Kentucky, ‘Escape 28’ is an epic tale based on true events, and represents real life Underground Railroad heroes/sheroes. A blend of literary scholarship and creative licensing, we maintain historical accuracy as recorded via verbal accounts, and research. We salute the scholars, educators, researchers and oral historians for preserving The Escape of the 28 and for their preservation of stories similar in scope. ‘Escape 28’ is just one story of thousands that contains dark and light elements of America’s rich past. This honestly raw tale presents man at his most evil, and compassionate stages. ‘Escape 28’, those who made it, and those who they reenact, represent guts, will, and sheer determination. Based on one of the largest documented escapes in American history, ‘Escape 28’ offers a bold step toward healing the racial divide in America. We especially hope that learning institutions across the country embrace ‘Escape 28’ as a teaching tool. Innovative sample lesson plans are available to educators.
CHARLES K CAMPBELL