Oliver Cromwell ‘O.C.’ Gilbert
Orator, Musician, Music Teacher, Politician, Entrepreneur, Abolitionist, Freedom-Seeker, Enslaved Human Being
Freedom’s Journey
Walnut Grove, Lee, NH
Photo courtesy of Laura Gund
Walnut Grove, Clarksville, MD
Photo courtesy of the Maryland Historical Trust
Hobbs Regulation – Site of the St James Camp Meeting 1848 and site of Oliver Gilbert’s escape
Photo courtesy of Gilbert Family Collection
Events & Appearances
Media
Lancaster Online – Fugitives learn to embrace freedom at Underground Railroad station
Fugitives learn to embrace freedom at Underground Railroad station [The Scribbler] | Local Voices | lancasteronline.com
New York Almanack – O.C. Gilbert: Speaker, Musician, Black Community Organizer in Saratoga
O.C. Gilbert: Speaker, Musician, Black Community Organizer in Saratoga - New York Almanack
Around Ambler Article
Dresher resident Stephanie Gilbert featured twice in the Washington Post for visiting her enslaved family’s former estate - Around Ambler
Washington Post Reaction – More Than a House Story
Opinion | More than a house story - The Washington Post
Latest Journal Entries
Oliver and Reuben/Amos Are Reunited in Science, As Well As In Name
It's been a few years since I've enjoyed the opportunity to deeply drive into a genetic genealogy case with a MRCA (most recent common ancestor) positioned more than 4 generations back. Typically, my DNA clients, whom I've been serving since 2015, present themselves...
This Labor Day and THAT Labor Day – Beyond Barbecue and Beverages
With such abundant and rich knowledge of the enslaved life of Oliver C. Kelly (later Gilbert), his family, and the journey which led to his self-liberation in 1848, one may feel that his narrative is complete upon reaching freedom. Wouldn't that have been enough?...
Overwhelmed with Gratitude – Washington Post Reaction
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! With the release of yesterday's digital Washington Post, which trended on Apple News as the top story for most of the day, and today's front cover of the Washington Post print edition, our family extends our deepest thanks for the...