One of the songs of the Underground Railroad was “Wade in the Water”. While it hasn’t been proven, it is believed that Harriett Tubman used this traditional Negro Spiritual as a way to ...

Merriweather, the performance tells compelling stories from the Underground Railroad, including the remarkable ... variations of spirituals and freedom songs seem to be the perfect addition ...

Explore Illinois’ Underground Railroad history at Beardstown’s Old Lincoln Courtroom exhibit, featuring stories, photos and ...