My Underground Railroad Sampler Book Came in the Mail Today, and It is Perfect! I try to do something special during February for Black History Month, and I bumped into this outstanding book while researching the Underground Railroad. The book itself is excellently produced, and the photography is outstanding. The book provides a detailed history…
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The Underground Railroad Sampler – Examining the Quilt Code that Helped Slaves Flee from Slavery
In honor of Black History Month, I am studying the Underground Railroad. During February, I’ll be sharing several books about the Underground Railroad, and I’ll also be examining the theory that the slaves developed a quilt code to help them navigate the route toward freedom. I acknowledge that some scholars reject the thought that there…