More about Heroes Of Fairfield

 

Regarding the Research Team's groundbreaking work on the Underground Railroad in Fairfield, Iowa

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“The phenomenal research efforts of those associated with the film "Heroes of Fairfield" in conjunction with the Iowa Freedom Trail Project, show clearly that the Underground Railroad was indeed active in Fairfield and that substantial traffic came through Fairfield and on to points north and east from there.” 

- Dave Holmgren

Lead Researcher, Iowa Freedom Trail Project

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Comments after attending Heroes of Fairfield Premiere weekend

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"In total, over 1,500 people (mostly adults from the Jefferson County area) attended showings and interactive displays from several local partner museums that week.
 The level of audience engagement with the film was high.  Audible ooohs and aaahs from the audience were triggered by seeing a familiar face or place; easy laughter in the right places also was common.  When the film ended Dick and three of his colleagues took the stage and answered questions, which were numerous.  At the end of the Q&A session, many people remained in the theater foyer talking for half an hour after the film.  Clearly, the goal of boosting awareness and community pride had been achieved.”



- Dr. Jonathan Andelson,

Humanities Professor, Grinnell College and Humanities Advisor to "Heroes"

 

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The premiere of “Heroes of Fairfield” and the history weekend was made possible by

generous local contributions as well as grants from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the

National Endowment for the Humanities, the Greater Jefferson County Foundation and the

Fairfield Conventions & Visitors Bureau.