We’re kicking off our 2026 Think & Drink series with a spotlight on original student research.
This program features Lindsey Minas, a Lewis University graduate whose research on 19th-century abolitionist Ichabod Codding forms the basis of our newest exhibit, Ichabod Codding: Lockport’s Forgotten Voice of Freedom. Her work traces Codding’s role in the abolitionist movement, his ties to Illinois, and his influence on the political coalitions that helped shape the era.
The evening will begin with a short presentation by Dr. Larry McClellan, a leading scholar of the Underground Railroad and abolitionist activity in the Midwest, who will provide broader historical context before introducing Lindsey’s talk.
This event celebrates the power of student scholarship, public history, and the stories hiding in plain sight, right here in Lockport.
This is a free event. Registration encouraged to gauge audience size: https://Codding.eventbrite.com
