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The Underground Railroad and its contribution to ending slavery

The Underground Railroad operated between 18:40 and 18:60 and was a support network dedicated to safe passage and freedom for slaves.

The underground Railroad meant embarking upon arduous and dangerous expeditions from the South to Canada and the Northern States. From shared stories passed around by slaves and from information gathered on the plantation, slaves were determined to get to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

People of all races, creeds, religions and social status worked tirelessly to bring an end to the institution of slavery. It was often the work of these abolitionists that forced lawmakers and political leaders to act.

The Underground Railroad was not a hole in the ground; it was a movement that saw thousands of slaves gain freedom in the absence of any government or legal support.

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The Underground Railroad is a fascinating account of how thousands of slaves gained freedom from oppression by an extraordinary network of  ordinary people.  This zone provides information and resources for students, teachers and anyone who would like to learn more about the Underground Railroad.

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Underground Railroad -Activities for Teachers and Students

The Underground Railroad: A Journey to Freedom

An informational video about The Underground Railroad.

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by Tamera Coble
Ohio played an important role in the Underground Railroad and helping to free runaway slaves. These are three houses located along the Underground Railroad in Ohio.  In the years before the Civil War, many slaves fled to their freedom on the Un... More>
by Alysa Dudley
"When my feet first touched the Canadian shore, I threw myself on the ground, rolled in the sand, seized handfuls of it and kissed them." Josiah Henson, escaped slave. During the 19th century, Canada played a significant role in the Underground Rail... More>
by Jerry Curtis
The Underground Railroad was neither a railroad, nor was it underground (except in the sense that it was secret). Although some of its “passengers” (runaway black slaves from the South) actually hid or openly rode on railroads, the so-ca... More>
by Christy Trotter
A brief history of slavery and the Civil War: It’s documented that the North American Colonies of the 17th Century saw their first slaves on the coast of Virginia . Due to the need of harvesting tobacco and other crops, slavery grew. In 1793, ... More>

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The Underground Railway operated between 18:40 and 18:60 and was a support network dedicated to safe passage and freedom for slaves. The Fugitive Slave Act passed in 1850, had made life increasingly m...More>
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Underground Railroad - Activities and Crafts for Kids

An invisible train once ran without tracks but transported thousands of slaves to freedom through a network of  secret conductors ans stations. Here are some activities for Kids.

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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Underground Railroad Quilt Craft

Stories of the Underground Railroad

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Famous People of the Underground Railroad

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman, who was born a slave near Cambridge, Maryland, was one of the most famous Underground Railroad conductors. 

Levi Coffin

Levi Coffin (28 Oct. 1789-16 Sept. 1877), abolitionist, temperance leader, and philanthropist, was born in New Garden, Guilford County, a descendant of Tristam Coffin, who came to America in 1642 and was one of nine purchasers of Nantucket from the Indians.

People of the Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad is America's epic story of the courage and cooperation by ordinary individuals. What these people accomplished, individually and together, changed the course of history.

Samuel Buris

Samuel Burris was a conductor on the Underground Railroad leading down into Maryland. He was a free black man. Born in Delaware, Burris moved to Philadelphia where his family could live in a free state.
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