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.

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.

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 phone ...