February 27, 2003 - Prominent Underground Railroad Family receives support from the Governor of Pennsylvania

(Harrisburg, PA-February 27, 2003) The family of abolitionist, William Still, who was dubbed the Father of the Underground Railroad for his role in working with the Anti-Slavery Society in Philadelphia and for writing the book, The Underground Railroad, will be honored today in a private ceremony with Governor Rendell. The historic Still Family descendants will gather at the States Capitol today to be recognized with a proclamation from the Governor for both their contribution in history and for their efforts through the William Still Underground Railroad Foundation, in creating a first-time reunion for all of the families who participated in the Underground Railroad. The reunion entitled The National Underground Railroad Family Reunion Festival will take place June 27-29 in Philadelphia. Invited are descendants of enslaved persons, abolitionists, stationmasters, conductors, and the general public. Included among the invitees will be Quaker, Jewish as well as Native American families who participated on the Underground Railroad. The Still Family has been recognized as one of the most prominent families on the East Coast, and continues to operate in the spirit of freedom, by not only celebrating it, but also reunifying the families who were a part of it. For more information about the National Underground Railroad Family Reunion Festival please visit their website at www.undergroundrr.com or call (513) 853-0297.