The Underground Railroad: Its Story & Its Heroes
The Underground Railroad was a secret method to help escaped men and women find freedom. Prior to being given a name, The Underground Railroad existed through efforts made by Quakers…
Black History Month: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born a slave around the year 1820 in Maryland. Her parents had named her Araminta Ross, but she later changed it to Harriet, as this was her…
What is Juneteenth? A History
This past Wednesday was Juneteenth, the most popular celebration of emancipation from slavery in the U.S. The holiday stems from the events of June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon…