LOST TOSSED AND FOUND:
Underground Railroad
The Underground
Railroad was perhaps the most dramatic protest action against
slavery in United States history. It was a clandestine operation that
began during the colonial period, later became part of organized abolitionist
activity in the 19th century, and reached its peak in the period 1830-1865.
The story of the Underground Railroad is one of individual sacrifice
and heroism in the efforts of enslaved people to reach freedom from
bondage.
Web Features
African American Heritage in the Golden Crescent
The Golden Crescent is rich in African American
history. On isolated coastal plantations, enslaved
blacks created the unique Gullah culture, based on
mixed European and African elements. At the center
of Gullah culture was the Gullah language, which
drew most of its vocabulary from English and its
grammar from West African languages.
Clues to African American Life at Manassas National Battlefield Park
Through artifacts and archeological investigations,this on-line exhibit uncovers the rich history of Manassas.
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