The system grew, and around 1831 it was dubbed "The Underground Railroad," after the then emerging steam railroads. The system even used terms used in railroading: the homes and businesses where ...

(WKBN) — When speaking about the Underground Railroad, it’s not uncommon for people to conjure up images of an elaborate system of tunnels running deep underground, but historically ...

To celebrate Black History Month, let’s look back at the important role Detroit had in the Underground Railroad in the 1800s.

The Underground Railroad wasn’t an actual railroad system, but a network of people and safehouses throughout the United States. The people helping escaped slaves were known as conductors ...

Larry McClellan, a founding professor at Governors State University, has spent decades researching, writing and speaking ...

Visit Bucks County has information and directions for a self-guided tour of Underground Railroad sites throughout the county.