Tale of Two Underground Railroad Communities
Contributing Author:Christopher J. Miller, Sr. Director of Education & Community Engagement, NationalUnderground Railroad Freedom Center September is International Underground Railroad Month. This proclamation began in the State of Maryland in 2019 and now more than 11 Statesofficially celebrate one of the most significant eras in U.S. history. With the signing ofOhio HB 340 in June…
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