Westchester Had Deep Connection to Underground Railroad, But Some History Shrouded in Mystery
The Underground Railroad represents both literal and figurative historic movement. The literal movement encompassed a clandestine network of people and places helping slaves escape to freedom. Figuratively, it was part of a larger social justice movement for collective human rights.
Underground Railroad in Westchester.
Fugitives fled by foot, hidden in wagons or buggies, in boats or were later transported on trains. Some passed through local towns headed toward their ultimate destination of Canada.
Where are Westchester’s roots in this important piece of American history, and who were the courageous people involved?
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