The Underground Railroad: where Secret Networks and Botanical Pathways Intersect
Words: 787 1727The Underground Railroad, often enveloped in enigma and myth, was neither an underground tunnel nor a traditional railroad. Rather, it was a labyrinthine, covert network of routes, safe houses, and allies that assisted enslaved African Americans in their quest for freedom from the Southern United States to the Northern states and Canada. This secretive operation began in the early 19th century, symbolizing resistance and hope and playing a crucial role in the fight against slavery. Imagine the Underground Railroad as […]