Beloit Historical Society hosts Underground Railroad performance as part of America 250 celebration

Beloit, Wis. (WMTV) – The Beloit Historical Society is hosting a series of historical performances this summer in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

On Saturday, June 27, the society presented an hour-long performance focused on the history of the Underground Railroad. Actor Terry Lynch portrayed a safe house owner from Illinois during the 19th century.

Lynch has worked as a historical impersonator for more than 40 years traveling around the Midwest performing as over 75 historical figures…

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