Delaware was a slave state; Pennsylvania was a free state.
The Chester County History Center & the Delaware Public Archives have partnered to tell the stories of those who fled "Across State Lines" to find freedom – hear researchers discuss this new project at virtual talk @ noon this Thurs !
Across State Lines: Slavery & Freedom on the Delaware-Pennsylvania Border (Virtual), Thu Jun 18, 2026 - In May 1830, Parke Dennis packed a bag with his most valued items: a drab cloth coat, grey trous...
