The Underground Railroad Collection

The Underground Railroad Collection encompasses artifacts, documents, and narratives related to the historical network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada before the Civil War. It highlights the courageous efforts of those seeking freedom and the strategies employed to evade detection. This collection aims to preserve and share the history of resistance against slavery, fostering understanding of this pivotal moment in American history while honoring the individuals who risked everything for liberty.