Articles related to "Underground Railroad"
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
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
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
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
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
Index: 2003
The index for the 2003 articles for the Underground Railroad topic. Articles are often listed under more than one subject. It is my hope that this and subsequent indices will aid readers and visitors to find articles of interest in this topic.
• index • underground railroad • lines • stations • conductors
The index for the 2003 articles for the Underground Railroad topic. Articles are often listed under more than one subject. It is my hope that this and subsequent indices will aid readers and visitors to find articles of interest in this topic.
• index • underground railroad • lines • stations • conductors
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
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
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN CANADA
In 1793, the Upper Canada Act Against Slavery was passed. The Act inspiried by Governor J.G. Simcoe made Upper Canada the first British Colony to legislate against slavery.
• harriett tubman • underground railroad • railroad • underground • underground railroad monument
In 1793, the Upper Canada Act Against Slavery was passed. The Act inspiried by Governor J.G. Simcoe made Upper Canada the first British Colony to legislate against slavery.
• harriett tubman • underground railroad • railroad • underground • underground railroad monument
Under Cover Material
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
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
What Was the Underground Railroad?
What exactly is the "Underground Railroad?" Well, it's not a subway or even a physical entity. It was a covert operation undertaken by Abolitionists in the fight against the "peculiar institution" of American slavery. This is the inaugural article on this topic.
• underground railroad • slavery • escape • routes • terms
What exactly is the "Underground Railroad?" Well, it's not a subway or even a physical entity. It was a covert operation undertaken by Abolitionists in the fight against the "peculiar institution" of American slavery. This is the inaugural article on this topic.
• underground railroad • slavery • escape • routes • terms
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
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
Children's Books Lead to Interest in African History
Personal connections--sometimes through literary protagonists we care about--may be the best way to introduce children to Africa.
• african history • children • children's literature • african children's literature • ibby
Personal connections--sometimes through literary protagonists we care about--may be the best way to introduce children to Africa.
• african history • children • children's literature • african children's literature • ibby
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
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
CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
• canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
• canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
Captain Jonathan Walker, Part I
Meet Captain Jonathan Walker, the "man with the branded hand." This is part one of Walker's attempt to sail seven slaves to freedom in the Bahamas.
• captain jonathan walker • branded hand • bahamas • florida • pensacola
Meet Captain Jonathan Walker, the "man with the branded hand." This is part one of Walker's attempt to sail seven slaves to freedom in the Bahamas.
• captain jonathan walker • branded hand • bahamas • florida • pensacola
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
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
BLACK INVENTORS
In honor of the Black History Event, I would like to introduce you to some little recognized Black Inventors.
• black history month • black • history • mary • alward
In honor of the Black History Event, I would like to introduce you to some little recognized Black Inventors.
• black history month • black • history • mary • alward
NOTABLE FIGURES IN CANADIAN BLACK HISTORY
Many people, both Black and White contributed to Canadian Black History. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of them.
• mary alward • mary • alward • black history event • black
Many people, both Black and White contributed to Canadian Black History. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of them.
• mary alward • mary • alward • black history event • black