Adrian Noon Rotary Hosts Haviland’s Great Nephews

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Adrian, MI – The 5th and 6th great nephews of abolitionists Laura Haviland were guests of the Adrian Noon Rotary Thursday.

Adrian Noon Rotary President Chip Moore tells WLEN News about their guests…

The 6th great nephew of Laura Haviland, Robert Haviland Jr., tells WLEN News how important the work of Laura Haviland was and being honored by the Adrian Noon Rotary…

Laura Haviland opened the first integrated school in Michigan in 1837 called the Raisin Institute. She was involved with the Underground Railroad during the 1830s and her home in Lenawee County became the first Underground Railroad Station in Michigan.