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The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Clarissa Davis & Woman Escaping in a Box

Accounts of enslaved individuals seeking freedom refute claims of their contentment under slavery, illustrating their desperate pursuit of liberty.

169 years ago

History

Anna Maria Weems

1 week ago

History

12 Great Slave Escapes in US History: Freedom Seekers and Their Means of Escape

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fromNew York Post

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.

Clarissa Davis & Woman Escaping in a Box

Accounts of enslaved individuals seeking freedom refute claims of their contentment under slavery, illustrating their desperate pursuit of liberty.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

This Small Town in North Carolina's Inner Banks Is the First in America to Be Named After George Washington-and No, It's Not Our Nation's Capital

Little Washington, part of the Inner Banks, offers historical significance and charm, serving as a base for exploring nearby coastal attractions.

fromNew York Post

1 month ago

Exclusive | One of Brooklyn's oldest homes - believed to be a stop along the Underground Railroad -asks $5.95M: 'It is a museum'

Historic Brooklyn Heights home linked to the Underground Railroad is on the market for $5.95 million.

181 years ago

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement and a staunch advocate for both women's rights and civil rights.

fromwww.cbc.ca

1 month ago

Black hiker calls on others to join him on walk to northern tip of the Underground Railway | CBC News

Ken Johnston invites people to join his Walk to Freedom, retracing paths of civil rights pioneers and freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad.

fromThe Oaklandside

A 25-year-old guild is preserving Black quilting history, from the Deep South to Oakland

Quilts served as coded messages for enslaved people's escape, reflecting their resourcefulness and ingenuity.

The African American Quilt Guild of Oakland celebrates and preserves African American quilting traditions.

#abolitionism

183 years ago

History

Passmore Williamson

The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

History

William

181 years ago

William Still

William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

History

Underground Railroad

183 years ago

History

Passmore Williamson

The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

History

William

181 years ago

William Still

William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.

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Wallace Turnage

Turnage's flight from Mobile, despite multiple failed attempts and brutal punishment, underscores the determination of enslaved individuals to seek freedom against overwhelming odds.

History

The Immortal Ten

The Immortal Ten were abolitionists in Kansas Territory who freed a fellow abolitionist from prison, escalating tensions in the lead-up to the Civil War.

W. M. Mitchell's The Underground Railroad

William M. Mitchell was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, documenting its operations as both a participant and abolitionist.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Underground Railroad went all the way to Canada and a new photo exhibit preserves that legacy

"We've been in Canada longer than Canada has been a country, because it was 1867 when Canada became a country," said curator Dorothy Abbott, detailing her family's history tied to the Underground Railroad.

Canada news

165 years ago

Lear Green

"Lear Green's daring escape exemplifies the resolve of enslaved individuals yearning for freedom, paralleling historical figures like Henry Box Brown through their innovative and risky methods of self-liberation."

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fromwww.theguardian.com