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Wisconsin's Underground Railroad

Wisconsin's Underground Railroad

In the wake of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, freedom seekers began fleeing North, following Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers through the state into Canada to safety. Join Milwaukee PBS as we explore National Historic Landmarks, hear accounts of what empowered those who fled to escape and uncover what still remains of Wisconsin’s role in The Underground Railroad.

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