Michael Keene, local history author and frequent guest speaker at many public libraries, senior centers, and historical societies throughout New York, has produced an unique online program titled,
“Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains”, to be shown on YouTube Premier, February 1, 2021 at 11:00am (EST)
Below is a brief excerpt from the program:
“By the end of the Civil War, an estimated 30,000 homeless and orphaned children roamed the streets of New York City. In response to this crisis, the age of orphan asylums began, culminating in one of the most improbable and audacious episodes in American history. Called the Orphan Train Movement, it endeavored to save these children lost to the streets by heroes who fought for their liberation”.
The program is free but requires registration. To do so visit: michaeltkeene.com/registration