(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 19, 2008 ) Las Vegas, NV -- The West Las Vegas Library will host a special presentation by a representative from the George Gammon House, a famous stop on the Underground Railroad. Open to the public at no charge on Dec 6 at 1pm.
Black abolitionist George Gammon was a black freeman that built a tunnel in the basement and secret passages around the house located at 620 Piqua Place in Springfield, Ohio. The home was a popular Underground Railroad stop. The home is now being restored and will open as a museum in late 2009.
The West Las Vegas Library is a gathering place for the community. It features the African American Special Collection consisting of specialized materials by and about African Americans, and the Library District's first dedicated Homework Help Center.
For more information call: (702) 507-3980.
George Gammon House
Leo Segura
(702) 507-3980 info@lvccld.org
