The premiere screening of the Underground Railroad in Metamora drew 713 community members to the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center at Metamora Township High School on June 22, 2025.
The audience included dignitaries, descendants, and family members of Underground Railroad conductors.
At the documentary’s conclusion, I hosted a brief Q&A panel with author and historian Larry McClellan, as well as executive producers Laure Adams, Jack Weddle, and Levi Obery.
A brief reception followed outside the auditorium.
Our volunteers who helped set up, greet guests, usher crowds, manage technical needs, and supported the reception represented numerous businesses and interests, including the Woodford County Historical Society, the Bakery Bar, Metamora and Germantown Hills Rotary Club, Illinois Prairie District Library, Metamora Township High School, and Kirby Foods.
Thank you to all who came out to support this event despite record-setting heat.
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