Retracing the Footsteps of Frederick Douglass and the Underground Railroad in Rochester
Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony not only advocated for women's rights, but they also helped the Underground Railroad in Rochester be successful.
Uncover History at these Underground Railroad Sites in Syracuse
Led by abolitionists Reverend Loguen and Matilda Joslyn Gage, Syracuse was a key city in the Underground Railroad. Several locations around the city and county were significant to the movement, including one of the most famous anti-slavery acts, the Jerry…
Harriet Tubman & the Sewards: A Friendship Made Along the Underground Railroad in Auburn
Harriet Tubman and the Seward family were about as different as you could get. But their fight was the same. Abolish slavery. Together they spearheaded the efforts of the Underground Railroad in Auburn, New York.
Discover Starr Clark Tin Shop and the Underground Railroad in Mexico, NY
Starr Clark Tin Shop and Museum stands as a link to the past, depicting the history of the Underground Railroad in Mexico, NY.
The John W. Jones Museum in Elmira Pays Tribute to His Legacy
John W. Jones arrived in Elmira, New York on July 5th, 1844. Having escaped from a life of slavery in Virginia, he was meant for great things. 800 fellow runaways have him to thank for aiding in their journeys to…
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