What was the Underground Railroad?

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 ... In 1786 George Washington complained about how one of his runaway slaves was helped by a "society of Quakers, formed for such purposes." The system grew, and ... Did enslaved people ever wear disguises? What happened if an enslaved person was caught while he or she was trying to escape? Do we know where all the ... Mar 23, 2020 ... Nestled in south Chester County, Kennett Square lies just 38 miles west of Philadelphia. What today is a mere hour's journey by car took more ... An American masterpiece (NPR) that chronicles a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. The Museum and the Heritage Center are managed by the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association. Poignant exhibits portray compelling stories of ... May 17, 2021 ... When we caught up with Britell for a chat over Zoom, he mused about his creative partnership with Jenkins and how he went about merging key themes. Since 1977, Underground Railroad, Inc. has been the only provider of emergency shelter and services to end domestic and sexual violence in the community. An award winning Greek Revival Underground Railroad site recalling the anti-slavery activism of Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues, the meetings ... 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 ...