Underground Railroad

• 1793: Province limits slave trade; moves to end slavery

• 1810: David Ruggles: Marshals support for freedom seekers

• 1811: Lewis Hayden: Leading abolitionist, state politician

• 1816: Unsung heroines play key movement roles

• 1825: March Haynes: freedom guide, key Union spy

• 1833: Female anti-slavery groups proliferate

• 1835: Activists foil kidnappers, help fugitives to freedom

• 1837 Women's anti-slavery efforts transform town

• 1842 "Under ground Rail-road" promoter transports hundreds to freedom

• 1846: "Father" of Underground Railroad helps free 800

• 1847: Sloop captain carries fugitives to freedom

• 1847: The Crafts: Tireless speakers against slavery after daring escape

• 1849: Harriet Tubman: "Moses" is also top Union spy

• 1849: Mexico: Freedom for escapees at a price

• 1850-1860: Underground Railroad helps thousands secure freedom

• 1850: Martin Delany: Abolitionist leader, champions Black self-reliance

• 1851: Challenges to Fugitive Slave Act fire movement

• 1854: Wisconsin activists help escapees, challenge Fugitive Slave Act

• 1854: Families move to Kansas to help make it a free state

• 1858: Plan hatched for guerilla war against slavery

• 1865 Refugees in Canada start coming home