How did the legacy of the Underground Railroad continue after abolition?

Oct 29, 2009 ... In the early 1800s, Quaker abolitionist Isaac T. Hopper set up a network in Philadelphia that helped enslaved people on the run. At the same ... Uncovering the Underground Railroad ... A CD of "Uncovering the Underground Railroad, Abolitionism, and African American Life in Wayne County, New York, 1820 to ... Mar 9, 2024 ... In name only, the Underground Railroad started as a loosely organized secret network of courageous and imaginative freedom seekers, and the ... The Museum and the Heritage Center are managed by the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association. Poignant exhibits portray compelling stories of ... This permanent location on the Historic Smithville Park grounds is now open. The museum offers visitors a visual presentation of the Underground Railroad ... Enslaved Africans and African Americans escaped from slavery as early as the 16th century, and many of their escapes were unaided; however, a network of safe ... What was the Underground Railroad? The institution of slavery was legal in America until the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1865. The ... Hubbard House, once code named Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and The Great Emporium, is listed on the US Department of the Interior National Register of Historic ... Jul 29, 2004 ... In order to commemorate the Underground Railroad, and memorialize those who used its networks of friends to find their freedom, legislation has ... The Underground Railroad Center would make use of the renovated Gasholder Building to promote an understanding of the importance of the Oberlin areas in the ...