Until recently, few books have penetrated the character and motives of the estimated 3,000 men and women who, as they aided fugitives and led them to safety, constituted the Underground Railroad.

Gregory Thompson, who co-founded Voices Underground in 2017 and now serves as its creative director, said that in commemorating the local history, the memorial will tell a story of national ...

WEST BRANCH, Iowa — West Branch got to take a step into the history books as they held a tour around local spots from the Civil War. The town represents a significant place for slaves during the ...

VANDALIA, Mich. (WNDU) - Vandalia Mich. in Cass County was a critical spot along the Underground Railroad. As we celebrate Juneteenth photojournalist Daniel Hochstetler takes us on a journey to ...

June 19, 2025 NEW ALBANY, In. (WDRB) -- A historic church in New Albany will host a Juneteenth celebration. WDRB's Keith Kaiser visited the landmark that was a station on the Underground Railroad.

Edith Edmunds, 99, pictured with one of her completed Underground Railroad Code quilts. For Edith Edmunds, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why ...

For Edith Edmunds, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing on Juneteenth. "It's what I love to do," she told NPR in a ...

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

Edith Edmunds, 99, pictured with one of her completed Underground Railroad Code quilts. For Edith Edmunds, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom.