African American Heritage

Name: The Underground Railroad on Long Island
Brand: Kathleen G. Velsor
SKU: 9781609497705
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The Underground Railroad on Long Island

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The Search for the Underground Railroad in Upstate New York

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Frederick & Anna Douglass in Rochester, New York

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Peekskill's African American History

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African Americans of Western Long Island

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African Americans of St. Lawrence County

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Syracuse African Americans

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African Americans of Eastern Long Island

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The Underground Railroad on Long Island

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Discover Long Island's pivotal role in the Underground Railroad and the stories of the brave men and women whose legacy lives on today.

From the arrival of the Quakers in the seventeenth century to the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, Long Island played an important role in the Underground Railroad's work to guide slaves to freedom. In Old Westbury, the Post family established a major stop on the freedom trail with the help of an escaped Virginia slave. In Jericho, families helped escaping slaves to freedom from the present-day Maine Maid Inn. Elias Hicks helped free 191 slaves himself and worked to create Underground Railroad safe houses in many northeastern cities. Some former slaves even established permanent communities across the island. Visit the safe houses--many of which are still standing today--and explore the journey of runaway slaves on Long Island.

The Search for the Underground Railroad in Upstate New York

9781626194205

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Because of its clandestine nature, much of the history of the Underground Railroad remains shrouded in secrecy--so much so that some historians have even doubted its importance. After decades of research, Tom Calarco recounts his experiences compiling evidence to give credence to the legend's oral history in upstate New York. As the Civil War loomed and politicians from the North and South debated the fate of slavery, brave New Yorkers risked their lives to help fugitive slaves escape bondage. Whites and blacks alike worked together on the Underground Railroad, using ingenious methods of communication and tactics to stay ahead of the slave master and bounty hunter. Especially after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act, conscientious residents doubled their efforts to help runaways reach Canada. Join Calarco on this journey of discovery of one of the noblest endeavors in American history.

Frederick & Anna Douglass in Rochester, New York

9781626191815

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Frederick Douglass--famed author, orator and former slave--spent twenty-five years with his family in Rochester, New York, beginning in 1848. Despite living through one of our nation's most bitter and terrifying times, Frederick and his wife, Anna, raised five children in a loving home with flower, fruit and vegetable gardens. While Frederick traveled widely, fighting for the freedom and rights of his brethren, Anna cared for their home and their family and extended circle. Their house was open to fugitives on the Underground Railroad, visiting abolitionists and house guests who stayed for weeks, months and years at a time. Local author Rose O'Keefe weaves together the story of the Douglasses' experience in Rochester and the indelible mark they left on the Flower City.

Peekskill's African American History

9781596294844

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The first African Americans of Peekskill had no choice in making the Hudson Valley their home. What they did choose was what kind of home to make of it—choices that were to shape both their community and the course of American history. Meet the African American sharpshooter who helped swing the balance of the American Revolution, revisit a stop on the underground railroad and catch a glimpse of Paul Robeson through the tumult of the 1949 concert riots. Then follow John J. Curran beyond the headlines and behind the scenes as he seeks out the people whose quiet, consistent contributions were no less dynamic in bringing about social change.

African Americans of Western Long Island

9780738510675

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African Americans of Western Long Island is a tribute to a particular people who have given much to their communities and made history along the way. It focuses on African Americans who have not only with distinguished themselves but also served to make the western half of Long Island, from Hempstead to Gordon Heights, a stronger and better place. With more than two hundred select photographs and well-researched text, the book highlights the faces and the accomplishments of those who blazed the trail in various fields: pastors and educators, political leaders and jurists, businesspeople and athletes, and artists and entertainers.

African Americans of St. Lawrence County

9781467154031

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Discover the Black pioneers who shaped St. Lawrence County through grit and determination. From its origins as part of New France through the Civil War and eventual industrialization of the region, St. Lawrence County has been shapped by all too often overlooked Black families and individuals. Author Bryan S. Thompson reveals the history of the African American community in New York's North Country.

Syracuse African Americans

9780738538808

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Syracuse African Americans abounds with hard work, forbearance, determination, strength, and spirit. It depicts through photographs the heritage of this upstate New York African American community. The story spans several centuries, beginning when escaped slaves made salt here and sold it to the Native Americans. Once a hotbed of abolitionism, Syracuse was the site of a protest against the Fugitive Slave Law. Later, as the city became a manufacturing center, its black population increased.

African Americans of Eastern Long Island

9780738505336

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This is the story of a people who have made a significant although unsung contribution to Eastern Long Island: the African Americans. Based on specific success stories, African Americans of Eastern Long Island offers a wide array of individuals who shaped the region's history. Through photographs, portraits, and posters, the author presents some of the most outstanding people-musicians, politicians, businesspeople, pastors, jurists, educators, activists, athletes, and cultural icons-who have bequeathed lasting legacies to the area.