Artist Recreates Hallowed Freedom Walks
Ken Johnston, the Walking Artist, started walking to preserve our Civil Rights in response to the erosion of the gains made in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Marking the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King in 2018, he walked in partnership with the National Civil Rights Museum.
He was part of a group that walked from Cape May to Burlington County in 2022, stopping at the Peter Mott House along the way.
He set out on his latest trek from Michigan into Canada in the winter to try to recreate the experience of freedom seekers who headed north in harsh weather.
The bonus of his trip was meeting descendants of those who made it to and settled in Canada.
He made the point that arrival in Canada was the beginning of the story not the end. He chronicles his experiences online at www.ourwalktofreedom.com
Ken will speak Thurs., Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required for this free program.