Legacy of the Underground Railroad

This video originally aired on Saturday, April 9, 2011.

About This Video

The Detroit Historical Society hosted descendants of the Underground Railroad for an evening of conversation and commemoration. Panelists talk about their slave ancestors who traveled the Underground Railroad to freedom in Michigan, the symbolism of their journey, and what they encountered along the way.

Keywords

History and Society, History, African American History, Civil War.

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. History

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