Who Was Involved?

• Harriet Tubman, one of the most famous "conductors"

• Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and former enslaved person

• Conductors, stationmasters, and abolitionists who helped guide and shelter escaped enslaved people

What Happened?

• The Underground Railroad was a covert network of safe houses, routes, and individuals that assisted enslaved people in escaping from the South to free states and Canada.

• Harriet Tubman made 13 trips to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her own family.

• Other abolitionists, both black and white, helped enslaved people navigate their way to freedom by providing food, shelter, and transportation.

Where Did It Happen?

• The network spanned across the northern United States, Canada, and parts of the South where people hid on their way to freedom.

When Did It Happen?

• The Underground Railroad was most active in the early to mid-1800s, especially in the years leading up to the Civil War.

Why Is It Important?

• The Underground Railroad was one of the most significant acts of resistance against slavery.

• It saved thousands of lives and brought attention to the moral injustice of slavery, fueling the abolitionist movement.

• The courage and selflessness of those involved became a powerful symbol of the fight for freedom.