The Underground Railroad Click the picture to continue Image Credit

The Underground Railroad Began in the 1830s Was NOT a real railroad It was a series of routes and safe houses used by escaping slaves. Click picture to continue Image Credit

The Underground Railroad It was a network of people who helped slaves escape to the North and to Canada. Rescued 100,000 slaves from the South Not run by a single person The 'conductors' helped guide the ‘passengers’ to freedom Click the picture to learn more about the Underground Railroad

The Pieces of the Underground Railroad Click on one of the pictures to learn more about each piece of the Underground Railroad. Click here to go to the Conclusion

Stations The Underground Railroad Escape from Slavery Stations on the Underground Railroad were known safe houses A safe house owner was called a “stationmaster” Safe houses provided a hot meal & a place to rest on the long journey. Click the picture to return to The Pieces of the Underground Railroad.

Quilt Codes Those trying to escape to freedom could not speak of such things so secret symbols were created. Secrets: Signs & Symbols Click here to return to the pieces of the Underground Railroad page.

‘Conductor’ on the Underground Railroad Civil Rights Activist Harriet Tubman Biography ‘Conductor’ on the Underground Railroad Civil Rights Activist Click on quote to return to The Pieces of the Underground Railroad

Conclusion The Underground Railroad helped many slaves escape to freedom. Those who wanted to abolish slavery risked their safety and lives to help escaping slaves.