jan 1, 1838 - Underground Railroad
Description:
Robert Purvis, a black abolitionist, formally organizes the Underground Railroad. The secret pathway helped more than 100,000 slaves to travel to the north in hopes of becoming freed. Important figures of the Underground Railroad is Harriet Tubman, who personally escorted 300 slaves to freedom.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1838
Now
~ 186 years ago
