How can we ensure that the history of the Underground Railroad is taught in a way that avoids romanticizing or simplifying a complex and difficult period in American history?

An experiential museum that reveals authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls. It tells the gripping story of a female slave on a heroic quest to escape captivity. And it's Oprah's new book club pick. Join us as we speak with Kathy Schulz, author of The Underground Railroad in Ohio, as she shares the stories she's uncovered and the research she delved into ... Take a virtual tour of the Underground Railroad in Michigan - also known as the "Freedom Trail" - with this interactive map. There are still several historical sites in Detroit where you can literally stand in the spaces where escaped slaves persevered to reach freedom. The Underground Railroad was a secret network of abolitionists (people who wanted to abolish slavery). They helped African Americans escape from enslavement ... Black, White, and Native people were involved despite Federal laws making such help illegal. These networks became known as the Underground Railroad. Tennessee ... This heritage site is a part of the American Battlefield Trust's Road to Freedom: Tennessee Tour Guide app, which showcases sites integral to the ... Below is a list of Ohio sites that were part of the Underground Railroad. Read more about these stops and download a printable version of the trail map. Enjoy free admission on the fifth and third Sunday each month, plus MLK Day and Juneteenth. LEARN MORE. Membership. Become a member or renew online today. LEARN ...