Secrets of the Civil War: North Toward Freedom

<p>Today in our series, Secrets of the Civil War, we’ll meet some of the key players in the Abolition Movement–a persuader, an agitator, and a conductor. Their ideals and actions helped foster the success of the Underground Railroad and the path to emancipation. How did so many enslaved persons seeking freedom make it through the perilous journey North? Through a meticulously organized network of safe houses and stations run by agents and conductors.</p><br><p>Hosted by: Sharon McMahon</p><p>Executive Producer: Heather Jackson</p><p>Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder</p><p>Written and researched by: Heather Jackson, Valerie Hoback, Amy Watkin, and Mandy Reid</p><p>Hush, Hush, Somebody is Calling My Name recording by <a href="https://sweethoneyintherock.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sweet Honey in the Rock</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>