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Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard published a book entitled <I>Hidden in Plain View : A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad</i>. Now historians debate whether quilts were, in fact, used to aid fugitive slaves escape to the North. This introductory article explores some of the meanings attributed to quilt patterns and a brief look at the debate.
underground railroad • quilts • slavery • fugitives • escape
Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard published a book entitled <I>Hidden in Plain View : A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad</i>. Now historians debate whether quilts were, in fact, used to aid fugitive slaves escape to the North. This introductory article explores some of the meanings attributed to quilt patterns and a brief look at the debate.
underground railroad • quilts • slavery • fugitives • escape
Lesson on Underground Railroad
Teach students about slavery during Black History Month by having them write an essay about the Underground Railroad.
lesson on the underground railroad • teach about harriet tubman • writing activity for black history month • underground railroad project ideas • students writing a book
Teach students about slavery during Black History Month by having them write an essay about the Underground Railroad.
lesson on the underground railroad • teach about harriet tubman • writing activity for black history month • underground railroad project ideas • students writing a book
Book Review: Hippocrene Guide to The Underground Railroad
This is a review of a book that tries to detail the Underground Railroad and the sites one can see today. If you plan on visiting UGRR sites, perhaps as a family vacation, this book is handy.
underground railroad • book • sites • monuments • buildings
This is a review of a book that tries to detail the Underground Railroad and the sites one can see today. If you plan on visiting UGRR sites, perhaps as a family vacation, this book is handy.
underground railroad • book • sites • monuments • buildings
Book Review: Curiosity
Elements of the Underground Railroad are often hidden and hard to find. Sometimes you can be literally on top of a "station" and not even know it! This novel takes a look at the presence of the Underground Railroad in southern Indiana through contemporary eyes.
indiana • underground railroad • hard times tokens • escape • hiding
Elements of the Underground Railroad are often hidden and hard to find. Sometimes you can be literally on top of a "station" and not even know it! This novel takes a look at the presence of the Underground Railroad in southern Indiana through contemporary eyes.
indiana • underground railroad • hard times tokens • escape • hiding
Allan Pinkerton and his Secret Role in the Underground Railroad
Detective Allan Pinkerton is famous for his detective agency with the eyeball logo and tagline, "We Never Sleep." This logo gave us our term "private eye." What isn't as readily known is his role in the Underground Railroad and his story details both the high levels the movement reached as well as the frustration in learning more about specific individuals in this illicit movement.
allan pinkerton • detective • chicago • kane county • spies
Detective Allan Pinkerton is famous for his detective agency with the eyeball logo and tagline, "We Never Sleep." This logo gave us our term "private eye." What isn't as readily known is his role in the Underground Railroad and his story details both the high levels the movement reached as well as the frustration in learning more about specific individuals in this illicit movement.
allan pinkerton • detective • chicago • kane county • spies
Bufflao's Architecture and Black History.
Buffalo is home to some of the most well preserved churches on the Underground Railway and boasts great architecture from American great, Frank Lloyd Wright.
buffalo architecture • underground railroad • juneteenth • buffalo juneteenth • frank lloyd wright
Buffalo is home to some of the most well preserved churches on the Underground Railway and boasts great architecture from American great, Frank Lloyd Wright.
buffalo architecture • underground railroad • juneteenth • buffalo juneteenth • frank lloyd wright
Canadians in the U.S. Civil War
Unknown to many, including me, was that over 60,000 Canadians (British North Americans), served and died in the United States Civil Way of 1861 - 1865.
civil war • war • canada • military • british
Unknown to many, including me, was that over 60,000 Canadians (British North Americans), served and died in the United States Civil Way of 1861 - 1865.
civil war • war • canada • military • british
Dobbin House is As Old As the United States
While the Founding Fathers were working to build a nation in Philadelphia in 1776, in south-central Pennsylvania, Rev. Alexander Dobbin was building his house.
gettysburg • underground railroad stops • historic restaurants • dobbin house tavern • civil war attraction
While the Founding Fathers were working to build a nation in Philadelphia in 1776, in south-central Pennsylvania, Rev. Alexander Dobbin was building his house.
gettysburg • underground railroad stops • historic restaurants • dobbin house tavern • civil war attraction
Frederick Douglass' Journey
On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.
frederick douglass • slavery • underground railroad • harriet tubman • freedom
On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.
frederick douglass • slavery • underground railroad • harriet tubman • freedom
Harriet Tubman - Black Moses
Profile of Harriet Tubman, heroine of the Underground Railroad.
harriet tubman • civilwar • slavery • underground railroad
Profile of Harriet Tubman, heroine of the Underground Railroad.
harriet tubman • civilwar • slavery • underground railroad
If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to travel on the Underground Railroad. Well, here is your chance to find out. This book will take you on a journey that you will never forget.
underground railroad • great books for kids • fugitive slaves • canada • escape route
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to travel on the Underground Railroad. Well, here is your chance to find out. This book will take you on a journey that you will never forget.
underground railroad • great books for kids • fugitive slaves • canada • escape route
Obama's Underground
The future U. S. President Barack Obama's "Underground" reveals a fantasy world where fig-eating apes breathe underwater, while dancing and tumbling in rushing water.
president barack obama • underground • pop • underground railroad • under water
The future U. S. President Barack Obama's "Underground" reveals a fantasy world where fig-eating apes breathe underwater, while dancing and tumbling in rushing water.
president barack obama • underground • pop • underground railroad • under water
Quakers and the Underground Railroad
One thing Quakers have been known for is their pre-Civil War anti-slavery stance and their work with the Underground Railway.
quaker abolitionists • quakers and underground railway • society of friends as abolitionists • quaker anti-slavery stance • escape route for slaves
One thing Quakers have been known for is their pre-Civil War anti-slavery stance and their work with the Underground Railway.
quaker abolitionists • quakers and underground railway • society of friends as abolitionists • quaker anti-slavery stance • escape route for slaves
Ripley, Ohio: Crossroads of the Underground Railroad
Ripley, Ohio, is an Ohio town steeped in the history of the Underground Railroad. I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting this quaint town and learning of its history.
ripley • staunton • colonel james poage • general eleazar wheelock ripley • rankin house
Ripley, Ohio, is an Ohio town steeped in the history of the Underground Railroad. I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting this quaint town and learning of its history.
ripley • staunton • colonel james poage • general eleazar wheelock ripley • rankin house
Sandusky, Ohio, Early Abolitionist Community
A pioneer settlement on Lake Erie, Sandusky, Ohio was an important depot on the Underground Railroad's freedom trail.
underground railroad • sandusky • ohio • abolitionist • slavery
A pioneer settlement on Lake Erie, Sandusky, Ohio was an important depot on the Underground Railroad's freedom trail.
underground railroad • sandusky • ohio • abolitionist • slavery
Some more on Ripley’s Underground Railroad Involvement
Some more thoughts on Ripley's role in the Underground Railroad as well as sites you may want to visit if you go to Ripley.
ripley • ohio • abolition • rev. john rankin • slaves
Some more thoughts on Ripley's role in the Underground Railroad as well as sites you may want to visit if you go to Ripley.
ripley • ohio • abolition • rev. john rankin • slaves
The Greyhound Underground Railroad
This article describes the Greyhound Underground Railroad.
greyhounds • adoption • greyhound underground railroad
This article describes the Greyhound Underground Railroad.
greyhounds • adoption • greyhound underground railroad
The Milton House: Wisconsin Station on the Underground Railroad
A look at the history and legends of the Wisconsin "station," the Milton House in Milton, Wisconsin. This historic home is open for tours where the visitor can learn more about the slaves' "flight to freedom."
milton • milton house • milton house hotel • joseph goodrich • prairie du lac
A look at the history and legends of the Wisconsin "station," the Milton House in Milton, Wisconsin. This historic home is open for tours where the visitor can learn more about the slaves' "flight to freedom."
milton • milton house • milton house hotel • joseph goodrich • prairie du lac
The Parker House: An Inventive Station on the UGRR
After learning about "conductor" John Parker in the last installment, this piece looks at his house and factory, which served as Parker's "station" on the Underground Railroad.
john parker • parker house • ripley • ohio • foundry
After learning about "conductor" John Parker in the last installment, this piece looks at his house and factory, which served as Parker's "station" on the Underground Railroad.
john parker • parker house • ripley • ohio • foundry
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
Underground Railroad Makes Fascinating Story
A dash for freedom by a family of slaves shows how the underground railroad proved to be an important part of fighting the practice of slavery.
underground railroad • slavery • true-life story
A dash for freedom by a family of slaves shows how the underground railroad proved to be an important part of fighting the practice of slavery.
underground railroad • slavery • true-life story
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUMS by Mary Haegele
Museums preserving the history of the underground railroad.
museum • underground • slave • runaway • hide blacks
Museums preserving the history of the underground railroad.
museum • underground • slave • runaway • hide blacks
Harriet Tubman: The Moses to American Slaves
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
Dr. Alexander Milton Ross
Under the guise of nature research, Dr. Ross visited plantations where black slaves lived. He helped many make an escape to the Underground Railroad and freedom
dr alexander milton ross • alexander ross • underground railroad • black history month • alexander ross slavery abolitionist
Under the guise of nature research, Dr. Ross visited plantations where black slaves lived. He helped many make an escape to the Underground Railroad and freedom
dr alexander milton ross • alexander ross • underground railroad • black history month • alexander ross slavery abolitionist
Bulletin Board for Black History Month
Use a bulletin board space in your classroom to teach and reinforce lessons about African American's during Black History Month.
bulletin board ideas for black history month • african american classroom displays • classroom displays teach african american roots • display pictures of famous people • teach the underground railroad
Use a bulletin board space in your classroom to teach and reinforce lessons about African American's during Black History Month.
bulletin board ideas for black history month • african american classroom displays • classroom displays teach african american roots • display pictures of famous people • teach the underground railroad
Ripley's Rankin Home: Pastoral Outlook for Fugitives
The Rankin House stands on Liberty Hill in Ripley. It's broad command of the Ohio River, as well as 100 steps to get to, made it ideal as a haven for fugitive slaves and a hindrance for bounty hunters.
rankin house • rev. john rankin • 100 steps • liberty hill • ripley
The Rankin House stands on Liberty Hill in Ripley. It's broad command of the Ohio River, as well as 100 steps to get to, made it ideal as a haven for fugitive slaves and a hindrance for bounty hunters.
rankin house • rev. john rankin • 100 steps • liberty hill • ripley
Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. The following websites celebrate and honor our African-American heritage with Black History Month educational activities for kids.
black history month • celebrate black history month • america's black history • african-american heritage • underground railroad
February is Black History Month. The following websites celebrate and honor our African-American heritage with Black History Month educational activities for kids.
black history month • celebrate black history month • america's black history • african-american heritage • underground railroad
Free Fun, A Walking Tour of Flushing, Queens
Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling
nyc • nyc travel • american history • self-guided walking tour • walking tour
Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling
nyc • nyc travel • american history • self-guided walking tour • walking tour
James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok
American Legend Wild Bill Hickok was an honorable man who was a war hero, scout, gambler, and lawman who spend most of his life protecting others from crime and injustice
wild bill hickok • underground railroad • buffalo bill cody • the u.s. civil war • buffalo hunting in the west
American Legend Wild Bill Hickok was an honorable man who was a war hero, scout, gambler, and lawman who spend most of his life protecting others from crime and injustice
wild bill hickok • underground railroad • buffalo bill cody • the u.s. civil war • buffalo hunting in the west
Lamartine Place, Abolitionist "Slave HIdeaways"
Explore NYC's race relations' history. Manhattan's landmark Lamartine homes, including white female abolitionist Hopper Gibbons', survived NY's 1863 War Draft Riots.
african-american • underground railroad • black history • new york city • lamartine
Explore NYC's race relations' history. Manhattan's landmark Lamartine homes, including white female abolitionist Hopper Gibbons', survived NY's 1863 War Draft Riots.
african-american • underground railroad • black history • new york city • lamartine
MARY ANN SHADD CARY: Abolitionist, lawyer, teacher, publisher
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born on October 9, 1823. She was the oldest of thirteen children and would leave her mark on the world.
suite101.com • suite101 • mary ann shadd • mary ann shadd cary • canadian
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born on October 9, 1823. She was the oldest of thirteen children and would leave her mark on the world.
suite101.com • suite101 • mary ann shadd • mary ann shadd cary • canadian
Seven New Titles: Something for Everybody
Reviews of seven new books
andy kaufman • germans in world war ii • new thrillers • something dangerous • dark lady
Reviews of seven new books
andy kaufman • germans in world war ii • new thrillers • something dangerous • dark lady
MINORITY MUSEUMS Part III Other Minorities by Mary Haegele
last of three in the series of articles about minority run museums
museums • blacks • african americans
last of three in the series of articles about minority run museums
museums • blacks • african americans
African Canadians
February is Black History Month (or African Heritage Month). So I've decided to look at a few noteworthy African Canadians, that is, Canadians of African descent.
canada • african
February is Black History Month (or African Heritage Month). So I've decided to look at a few noteworthy African Canadians, that is, Canadians of African descent.
canada • african
Americas Black West, part 1
Esteban Dorantes, around 1527, looks for the Seven Cities of Gold in Arizona and New Mexico. In the late 1700s Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable establishes a fur trading business on the Chicago River. In 1804, York as the slave of William Clark travels westward with the Corps of Discovery. James Beckwourth, fur trapper and mountain man, becomes a member of a Crow Indian band. Benjamin Singleton, following the Civil War, endorses movement of freed blacks to Kansas.
nicodemus • esteban dorantes • jean baptiste pointe du sable • york • william clark
Esteban Dorantes, around 1527, looks for the Seven Cities of Gold in Arizona and New Mexico. In the late 1700s Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable establishes a fur trading business on the Chicago River. In 1804, York as the slave of William Clark travels westward with the Corps of Discovery. James Beckwourth, fur trapper and mountain man, becomes a member of a Crow Indian band. Benjamin Singleton, following the Civil War, endorses movement of freed blacks to Kansas.
nicodemus • esteban dorantes • jean baptiste pointe du sable • york • william clark
Black History Month: Elijah McCoy
A young black man, Elijah McCoy didn't let discrimination deter abilities. Educated in Scotland as an engineer, his lubrication devices enhanced the Industrial Revolution
elijah mccoy • black history month in canada • elijah mccoy inventor • elijah mccoy born in colchester ontario 1843 • mccoy held 57 patents
A young black man, Elijah McCoy didn't let discrimination deter abilities. Educated in Scotland as an engineer, his lubrication devices enhanced the Industrial Revolution
elijah mccoy • black history month in canada • elijah mccoy inventor • elijah mccoy born in colchester ontario 1843 • mccoy held 57 patents
Historical Attractions in LeRoy, New York
Founded in 1812, LeRoy, New York offers a variety of sites that provides families with a glimpse into the history of western New York and the rest of the United States.
leroy new york • weekend family getaway • leroy house • jell-o gallery • exhibit of travel history
Founded in 1812, LeRoy, New York offers a variety of sites that provides families with a glimpse into the history of western New York and the rest of the United States.
leroy new york • weekend family getaway • leroy house • jell-o gallery • exhibit of travel history
John Brown at Pottawatomie
Abolitionist John Brown, in 1856, led the mob that massacred five suspected pro-slavery men at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas.
abolitionist john brown • pottawatomie massacre in kansas • african americans • slavery • abolishing slavery
Abolitionist John Brown, in 1856, led the mob that massacred five suspected pro-slavery men at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas.
abolitionist john brown • pottawatomie massacre in kansas • african americans • slavery • abolishing slavery
John P. Parker: Aggressive, Inventive Conductor with a Will of Steel
The life and times of John Parker--freed slave, business owner, holder of patents--and aggressive "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Forging metal no doubt led to his determination to win freedom for many.
john parker • slave • conductor • ripley • ohio
The life and times of John Parker--freed slave, business owner, holder of patents--and aggressive "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Forging metal no doubt led to his determination to win freedom for many.
john parker • slave • conductor • ripley • ohio
Let’s Attend a Slave Auction
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Skin Color? It's simply packaging!
This is such a spectacular time to be discovering and uncovering the vast ethnicity on the Internet, especially in regard to the African influence in music.
martin luther king • jr. • songs • music • lessons
This is such a spectacular time to be discovering and uncovering the vast ethnicity on the Internet, especially in regard to the African influence in music.
martin luther king • jr. • songs • music • lessons
Slavery and New Hampshire
Join me as I explore some of the events that reflected New Hampshire's stance on slavery.
slavery • john langdon • john p. hale • franklin pierce • ona judge
Join me as I explore some of the events that reflected New Hampshire's stance on slavery.
slavery • john langdon • john p. hale • franklin pierce • ona judge
United States of America's Historic Birthday
After America's early Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the date became historic.
declaration of independence • july 4th in philadelphia • thomas jefferson • national archives in washington • america’s early congress
After America's early Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the date became historic.
declaration of independence • july 4th in philadelphia • thomas jefferson • national archives in washington • america’s early congress
William and Ellen Craft: A Craft-y Couple
William and Ellen Craft employed an ingenious method of escape. Ellen was a fair-skin African American and thus dressed as a white free male and her husband posed as "his" slave. Ingenious, no?
william • ellen • craft • slavery • escape
William and Ellen Craft employed an ingenious method of escape. Ellen was a fair-skin African American and thus dressed as a white free male and her husband posed as "his" slave. Ingenious, no?
william • ellen • craft • slavery • escape
Celebrate America's Birthday in Philadelphia
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recognized as America's birthday.
fireworks in philadelphia • declaration of independence • july 4th holiday • city of brotherly love • celebrating america's birthday
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recognized as America's birthday.
fireworks in philadelphia • declaration of independence • july 4th holiday • city of brotherly love • celebrating america's birthday
History of the Homeschool Movement
In years passed homeschooling was the accepted form of education. When did that sway in favor of public schools? And moreover when did homeschooling begin its comeback?
history of public education • john caldwell holt • how children learn • how children fail • alternatives to public education
In years passed homeschooling was the accepted form of education. When did that sway in favor of public schools? And moreover when did homeschooling begin its comeback?
history of public education • john caldwell holt • how children learn • how children fail • alternatives to public education
Thomas Garrett: Giving His All For Freedom (Part 2)
Thomas Garrett, a Quaker Abolitionist, loses his fortune in a lawsuit brought be a slave owner. After the Civil War, he is cheered when the 15th. Amendment is passed and eulogized by former slaves at his funeral less than a year later.
thomas garrett • lawsuit • bankruptcy • bounty • 15th. amendment
Thomas Garrett, a Quaker Abolitionist, loses his fortune in a lawsuit brought be a slave owner. After the Civil War, he is cheered when the 15th. Amendment is passed and eulogized by former slaves at his funeral less than a year later.
thomas garrett • lawsuit • bankruptcy • bounty • 15th. amendment
Intersecting in Time
In 1854 a fugitive slave was captured in Racine, Wisconsin, and imprisoned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An abolitionist named Sherman Booth led a group that broke into the prison and freed the slave, Joshua Glover. Today Booth Street and Glover Avenue in Milwaukee intersect to honor the brief contact between these two men that would have a profound impact on the Abolition movement.
joshua glover • sherman booth • race • milwaukee • wisconsin
In 1854 a fugitive slave was captured in Racine, Wisconsin, and imprisoned in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An abolitionist named Sherman Booth led a group that broke into the prison and freed the slave, Joshua Glover. Today Booth Street and Glover Avenue in Milwaukee intersect to honor the brief contact between these two men that would have a profound impact on the Abolition movement.
joshua glover • sherman booth • race • milwaukee • wisconsin
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
Book Review: Night Journey to Vicksburg
This book is a fictional account of a slave and his sisters who run away during the Civil War. Elements of the Underground Railroad are embedded in the story, as well as General Grant's seige of Vicksburg. The novel is based on an entry about Vicksburg from General Grant's notes.
vicksburg • runaway • civil war • slavery • escape
This book is a fictional account of a slave and his sisters who run away during the Civil War. Elements of the Underground Railroad are embedded in the story, as well as General Grant's seige of Vicksburg. The novel is based on an entry about Vicksburg from General Grant's notes.
vicksburg • runaway • civil war • slavery • escape
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