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Harpers Ferry Walk to Freedom

April 20, 2023 Ken Johnston

In one week I plan to hit the road again for a short 80 plus-mile, four county, journey from Harpers…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry

Finding Success in Frederick, Md: BK Juices

May 29, 2023 Ken Johnston

Cheyenne Bauld is a small Black business owner in Frederick, Maryland. I learned about BK Juices, at 343 N. Market…

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Posted in: Food, Interview

Park Ranger Melinda Day Talks About Storer College As A Destination

May 27, 2023 Ken Johnston

In this audio clip, Park Ranger Melinda Day discusses her research on the stories of people who lived in and…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Leroy Copeland, Growing Up in Frederick, MD

Ken Johnston

After walking into Frederick, Maryland on Friday May 19, 2023 from Jefferson, I wanted to talk to residents of the…

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Posted in: Frederick, Interview

Walking into Gettysburg

Ken Johnston

Prior to walking into Gettysburg yesterday, I was trying to figure out why I wasn’t feeling very excited about finishing…

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Posted in: Gettysburg, Walking

Melinda Day, Park Ranger, Harpers Ferry National Park Service

May 26, 2023 Ken Johnston

Melinda Day has worked for the National Park Service for over 30 years and is a subject expert on John…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry, Interview

Growing up around Storer College

Ken Johnston

Prior to my visit to Harpers Ferry, I contacted the Storer College Alumni Association to arrange a meeting with someone…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry, Interview

‘We Still Here’ Walking Itinerary

May 15, 2023 Ken Johnston

Here’s the Walk to Freedom itinerary for the Harpers Ferry to Gettysburg, ‘We Still Here!’, journey. All walks will begin…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry, Walking

Black Heritage Trails – Harpers Ferry, Frederick, and Hagerstown

May 14, 2023 Ken Johnston

As I prepare for my “We Still Here!” Walk to Freedom from Harpers Ferry to Gettysburg, I discovered several websites…

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Posted in: Frederick, Hagerstown, Harpers Ferry, Walking

“We Still Here!” Press Release

May 11, 2023 Ken Johnston

May 11, 2023 Walk to Freedom – “We Still Here,” A Walking Meditation from Harpers Ferry to Gettysburg on Black Americans’ Raised Voices…

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We Still Here!

May 9, 2023 Ken Johnston

For the first time, I’ve actually given a title to an upcoming walk.  I knew I wanted the walk from…

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Posted in: Murals, Philadelphia

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  • Finding Success in Frederick, Md: BK Juices
  • Park Ranger Melinda Day Talks About Storer College As A Destination
  • Leroy Copeland, Growing Up in Frederick, MD
  • Walking into Gettysburg
  • Melinda Day, Park Ranger, Harpers Ferry National Park Service
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