Underground Railroad

William Still mural

Mural in Bella Vista honors William Still, the father of the Underground Railroad, and his prominent family

Philly abolitionist's descendants donate 184-year-old Bible to Museum of the American Revolution

Forten Family Bible

Philly's first Juneteenth mural to be unveiled near historic Underground Railroad stop

Juneteenth Mural Germantown

New exhibit sheds light on James Forten, Black abolitionist and Revolutionary War fighter

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Learn about Black history through audio walking tours and storefront installations in Northern Liberties

Black History Month NoLibs

Permanent Harriet Tubman sculpture to be installed outside City Hall

Harriet Tubman statue Philadelphia

Traveling Harriet Tubman statue to stand outside City Hall through March

Museum honoring Harriet Tubman's life and legacy headed for Cape May

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Escaping George Washington: Oney Judge's 'amazing story' of courage

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Suspected drunk driver slams into Bucks County tavern with secret history

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Online database of Philadelphia abolitionist's diary to shed light on Underground Railroad

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