August 21st is Thomas Garrett Day!!!

August 21st is Thomas Garrett Day!!!

"Born on August 21, 1789 in Upper Darby, PA, Thomas Garrett is one of the most prominent figures in the history of the Underground Railroad. He has been called Delaware's greatest humanitarian and is credited with helping more than 2,700 slaves escape to freedom in a forty year career as a Station Master. A white Quaker, whose family hid runaway slaves in its Delaware County farmhouse when he was a child, Garrett credited an experience he characterized as transcendental with directing his life's work toward aiding in the escapes of slaves. The incident, in which a black servant employed by Garrett's family was kidnapped and nearly forced into slavery, was a watershed event for the young Garrett, who would devote his life to the abolitionist cause. It is thought that his move to Wilmington, Delaware from outside of Philadelphia was a strategic choice." Thank you Mr. Garrett for all of your contributions and inspiration! Please click the link below and learn more about Thomas Garrett.

http://www.whispersofangels.com/biographies.html

Thomas Garrett was caught helping runaway slaves. He was fined so much money that he had to sell his land, farm, and, finally, even his house. He said to the judge who fined him:
"I used to worry about how I would care for my wife and children. You have relieved me of that worry. I tell you, any of you, if you know any man in need of help, send him to Thomas Garrett!"