Events with tag - Abolitionist

January 1, 1830

Mississippi River Underground Railroad

The Mississippi River served as a crucial pathway in the Underground Railroad network from 1830 to 1863, marking the boundary between slave states and free territories. This waterway facilitated thousands of escape attempts through an intricate system of safe houses, crossing points, and brave conductors.

July 5, 1852

Frederick Douglass's Fourth of July Speech

Frederick Douglass delivered his powerful anti-slavery speech 'What to the Slave is the Fourth of July' at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York. Speaking to 600 people, he challenged America's celebration of independence while maintaining slavery.

April 1, 1861

Elizabeth Van Lew's Union Spy Network

Elizabeth Van Lew, a Richmond socialite turned Union spy, established and operated the most successful Union intelligence network in the Confederate capital from 1861 to 1865. Despite her Confederate family background, she leveraged her social position to gather critical military intelligence while maintaining the deceptive persona of 'Crazy Bet'.