Today’s Walking Classroom podcast talks about the Underground Railroad — it wasn’t a real railroad at all. It was called the Underground Railroad, but it was really a secret network of people, places, and escape routes throughout the South and North that assisted runaway slaves from the Southern states to freedom in the Northern states. The Underground Railroad operated from early 1800s through the 1850s.
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The Underground Railroad
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The Underground Railroad
Shares information about the Hubbard House, a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Tells the story of the Underground Railroad, its routes, and secret codes.
Explore this museum dedicated to the Underground Railroad. Note: Use the arrows in the corner of the video to view the whole exhibit.
Explore different activities and resources related to the Underground Railroad.
Search for terms related to the Underground Railroad.
Create a map of one route of the Underground Railroad (Activity 3), including details about terrain, geography, and more, in this activity from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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