Black History Celebration in South Holland highlights songs and sites of freedom seekers
First Reformed Church of South Holland, an Underground Railroad site, will host the Midwest Underground Railroad Network ...
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The legacy of York County’s stop on the underground railroad
An important stop of the underground railroad was right here in the Midstate. William Goodridge, the station master of the Goodridge Freedom Center, was a black man ...
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Peoria’s history is not only tied to Caterpillar, but also linked to the Underground Railroad
Peoria’s history includes more than its connection to Caterpillar, said Curtis. He said it was also a stop for enslaved African Americans traveling the Underground Railroad.
Former York entrepreneur helped enslaved people to freedom
As a businessman, Goodridge started as a barber in York. Down the road, Goodridge owned an emporium for what is now known as ...