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Nexus Seminar: Utica Judge's Office Recognized as Important Piece of US History

UC Professor to Discuss Underground Railroad

Written By Gino Geruntino '11, PR Intern

Contact - cleogra@utica.edu

Utica, NY (11/10/2009) - It was the morning of Thursday, December 29, 1836, when fugitives Harry Bird and George were brought into the office of Judge Chester Hayden, located at 96-98 Genesee Street in Utica.
   Christian Miller, a Virginia slave catcher, and an accomplice had captured them while the slaves were making their way toward the Canadian border. Fearing the worst for these two innocent slaves, abolitionists Spencer Kellogg and Alvan Stewart tried to slow the process of their re-enslavement. It worked. A few minutes before the 6:30 p.m. court hearing for Harry Bird and George, an angry mob formed, allowing a group of black men and abolitionists to rescue the slaves.
    Finally, after many years of research, the National Parks Service has designated Oneida County Judge Chester Hayden’s law office as an officially and historically recognized stop of the Underground Railroad.
    To commemorate this historic event, Jan DeAmicis, professor of sociology at Utica College, will present “The Utica Rescue at Judge Hayden’s Law Office.” The presentation takes attendees on a journey through the events unfolding throughout that tumultuous day, leading up to and after the riot.
    This event is part of the Nexus series of seminars presented by Utica College. It is free and open to students, faculty, and members of the public. “The Utica Rescue at Judge Hayden’s Law Office” will take place on Friday, Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Willard Conference Room located in DePerno Hall. Refreshments are served prior to the event. For more information, call (315) 792-3028 or visit www.utica.edu/culture.

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