The Jerry Rescue: 172nd Anniversary Celebration

Join us on Sunday, October 1st at 2:00 in the OHA Auditorium as we celebrate the citywide act of civil disobedience that spoke to Syracuse’s abolitionist spirit. Listing to a retelling of the Jerry Rescue Story, view our display of Jerry Rescue memorabilia, and enjoy a screening of Civil Correspondence. This original video centers around an edited recreation of the letters between Syracuse abolitionist Dr. Alfred Mercer – who left a legacy to OHA to commemorate The Jerry Rescue – and rebel prisoner of war S.E. Mosley.