

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black History in Black Run Hike
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join former teacher, Ambassador, and Founder of the Black Run Preserve, John Volpa, for a stroll through local Black History. Hear about the heroic Levin and Charity Still escaping bondage in Maryland. In the early 1800’s, many would find refuge in Evesham Township with the help of West Jersey Quakers and the early Underground Railroad. Participate in reading from the Still’s oldest son James Still’s autobiography, who became known as the “Black Doctor of the Pines”. Discover how their youngest son, William, became known as the “Father of the Underground Railroad”. Learn about a Black community of former and runaway slaves that existed on the edge of what is now the Black Run Preserve. Explore the cultural connections that bind Philadelphia’s Black community with Evesham Township.

Our trails have hard and soft sand, slight elevations, roots, and stumps and some wet areas. Porta Potty is available at the beginning and end of the hike.

DATE: Sunday, March 15, 2026 (rescheduled from earlier date)
TIME: 10:00am to 12:00pm (Meet at the welcome table at 9:30 am to check in.)
WHERE TO MEET: Kettle Run Road East Trailhead Entrance. This is the main trailhead for Black Run Preserve.
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Protect yourself from the sun, bugs, and cold.Hiking boots, sturdy shoes, or waterproof boots are recommended.
DETAILS: This is a social/informational hike to familiarize participants with the trails of the Black Run Preserve and the Friends of the Black Run Preserve community.

Please register for this free event by clicking on the find ticket link. An accurate pre-event head count helps us ensure that we have enough ambassadors on hand to ensure a safe, enjoyable and informative experience for all.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/voorhees/black-history-in-black-run-hike/200029363013217
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 66

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://blackrun.org/events-2/?eid=12673&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=voorhees-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Voorhees
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Black Run Preserve
- **lat**: 39.845855904244
- **long**: -74.898977533101
- **full address**: Black Run Preserve, Voorhees, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Black Run Preserve (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-black-run-preserve/11558805)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Black Run Preserve, Voorhees, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Black Run Preserve
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Black History in Black Run Hike ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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