The Forgotten Hero: David Ruggles' Radical Fight for Freedom | Tom Schuc...

Join host Cate Steel in a compelling conversation with archival historian Tom Schuch, as they uncover the remarkable, untold story of David Ruggles — one of the most fearless and influential Black abolitionists of the 1800s. From helping over 600 enslaved people to freedom, to aiding Frederick Douglass in his escape, to opening the first Black-owned bookstore in America, Ruggles' legacy is one of courage, resilience, and groundbreaking activism. 

Tom shares newly discovered insights into Ruggles' ancestry, local ties to Lyme and Norwich, Connecticut, and his final years as a hydrotherapist. Learn about the David Ruggles Week events, how his story still resonates today, and why this unsung hero deserves national recognition.

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