Luther Smith, noted activist and long-time trustee of Freedom’s Frontier, passed away early Saturday morning.
Smith was born and raised in Quindaro, Kan., and attended the city’s Vernon School. He was a vocal supporter of the site’s preservation efforts and a leader in the years-long campaign to gain landmark designation for Quindaro Townsite from the National Park Service.
Smith held numerous distinguished positions, including curator and director of the Quindaro Underground Railroad Museum. He was a demonstrator and protester during the Civil Rights Era. Before his retirement, Smith built a career in the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Services will be announced at a later date.
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