The Underground Railroad Historic Walking Tour highlights Sandusky’s prominence during that volatile period in American history.

Mar 2, 2022 · Did you know Sandusky, Ohio has numerous ties to the Underground Railroad movement? The term, Underground Railroad, refers to the network of people and locations …

Feb 7, 2024 · They set out on the well-worn Underground Railroad route, hiking through the woods and being hidden by “conductors” in homes and barns all through Ohio until they …

Jun 8, 2024 · Sandusky was critical during the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape to freedom. There are over 10 homes in the city that were part of it.

“The Underground Railroad in Southeastern Ohio” is a permanent exhibit of The Farmers Castle Museum that details the rise of the freedom movement along the Ohio River shoreline of …

Geography, demographics, and a rapidly developing transportation system precipitated Ohio’s prominent role within the Underground Railroad. Ohio’s southern river boundary of 451 miles …

Many freedom seekers did reach Sandusky on trains. With our rich maritime heritage, we tend to overlook the rise of our well-developed rail system in the decade prior to the Civil War. For …

Brochures and maps can be obtained from the Shores & Islands Ohio welcome centers. Call or stop by a welcome center for a free copy of the self-guided tour map and brochure, and learn …

Located on the Lake Erie shore, Sandusky was a pivotal stop on the Underground Railroad. Freedom seekers would catch steam ships to Canada or trains to Buffalo. Sites of importance, …