Eliza Winston's Case for Freedom

Eliza Winston was supposed to be free. But her husband died before he could pay off Richard Christmas, her owner. Britt Aamodt looks at how a trip to St. Anthony, Minnesota, in 1860, helped Eliza Winston of Mississippi plan her escape from slavery.-----Producer: Britt AamodtEditorial support: Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: St. Anthony Falls, 1863 [Collection of the Minnesota Historical Society].-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/Facebook.com/MN90AmpersNever miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund