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The Search for the Underground Railroad in Upstate New York
Because of its clandestine nature, much of the history of the Underground Railroad remains shrouded in secrecy--so much so that some historians have even doubted its importance. …
The Underground Railroad on Long Island: Friends in Freedom
Discover Long Island's pivotal role in the Underground Railroad and the stories of the brave men and women whose legacy lives on today.From the arrival of the Quakers in the …
African American Railroad Workers of Roanoke: Oral Histories of the Norfolk & Western
Roanoke, Virginia, is one of America's great historic railroad centers. The Norfolk & Western Railway Company, now the Norfolk Southern Corporation, has been in Roanoke for over a …
The Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio
Prior to the Civil War, thousands escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. Untold others failed in the attempt.These unfortunate souls were dragged into bondage via the …
Santa Fe 1880: Chronicles from the Year of the Railroad
The sleepy frontier capital of Santa Fe transformed abruptly in 1880. The city, already a vibrant mix of cultures, jolted suddenly into the industrial age when it was inundated …
The Charleston & Hamburg: A South Carolina Railroad & an American Legacy
Many claim that the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was the first in the United States, but in reality the Charleston & Hamburg was the first to provide regular service to passengers …
The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad: A History
The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad is a perfect example of rail lines in the mid-nineteenth century. Chartered in 1852, the line ran from Paris, Tennessee, to the …
Slave Labor on Virginia's Blue Ridge Railroad
Between 1849 and 1859, Virginia raced to pierce the Blue Ridge Mountains by rail and reach the Ohio River. At least 300 enslaved people labored involuntarily toward that goal, …
The Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad
In 1849, Virginia began a bold railroad expansion toward the Ohio River and its lucrative trade connections. The project's plan covered 423 miles and called for piercing two …
Heroes of the Underground Railroad Around Washington, D.C.
Many of the unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad lived and worked in Washington, D.C.Men and women, black and white, operatives and freedom seekers - all demonstrated courage, …