| When: | Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Go Stand Upon the Rock: A Family Story |
| Subject: |
Dr. Samuel Lemon, Ed.D. will present the deeply moving story of his ancestors, runaway slaves who witnessed some of the most compelling moments in antebellum American history. It is a tale of unsettling plantation life, courageous women, dramatic Civil War battles, heroes and hoodoo, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. Dr. Lemon complied his family history from oral history handed down to him by his maternal grandmother, Maud Ray Ridley Ortiga – the granddaughter of former runaway slaves.
Registration for this program opens on Saturday, January 31, 2026 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, February 2, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, January 31, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $30.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Sam Lemon |
| Dr. Sam Lemon grew up in Media, Pennsylvania, where his maternal great-great grandparents arrived as runaway slaves during the Civil War. Given refuge and support by local Quakers, his ancestors prospered and became prominent members of the community. Their descendants have lived on Olive Street in Media since 1872. He recounts their story in his book Go Stand Upon the Rock. Professionally Dr. Lemon has been Program Director at Neumann University; Community Relations Director for the Rose Tree Media School District; and Manager of Community Education Services for WHYY. He is the author of multiple books and articles and is the owner-founder of Buckhorn Press. |
