Task force exploring Illinois’ connection to the Underground Railroad
(The Center Square) – An Illinois task force investigating the state’s ties with the Underground Railroad has presented its ...
PBS15 天
Task Force Releases Findings on Illinois' Role in Underground Railroad
A state task force is releasing its findings this week on the important role, Illinois's plate in the history of the Underground Railroad. The group estimates as many as 7,000 people traveled ...
Yahoo15 天
Illinois task force seeks to honor Underground Railroad history
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - How much do you know about the history of the Underground Railroad? When the Civil War ended, many freedom seekers made their way up north to Illinois through the Underground ...
AOL15 天
Task force exploring Illinois’ connection to the Underground Railroad
The report shows there could be as many as 200 sites in Illinois associated with the Underground Railroad, with many of the houses and churches still standing. William Still, an abolitionist from ...
Northern Public Radio11 天
Task force led by Sen. Dave Koehler identifies 200 historical sites of the Underground ...
More than 200 historical sites in Illinois have been identified as a part of the Underground Railroad in the state, according ...
Yahoo15 天
Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force announces expansion of education and tourism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, with new information about it to be uncovered. State Senator Dave Koehler, alongside other Illinois ...