In the years leading up to the Civil War, Ohio had more African American settlements than any other state. Owing to a common border with several slave states, i

The Underground Railroad, an often misunderstood antebellum institution, has been viewed as a simple combination of mainly white "conductors" and black "passeng

Prior to the Civil War, thousands escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. Untold others failed in the attempt. These unfortunate souls were dragged into b

The story of the Ohio River and its settlements are an integral part of American history, particularly during the country's westward expansion. The vibrant Afri

The long-hidden stories of America's black pioneers, the frontier they settled, and their fight for the heart of the nation When black settlers Keziah and Charl