“Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad” with Tamika Sanders

Salzar-Ajo Library 15 Plaza St., #179, Ajo, United States

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad learned to code and decode hidden messages, and to disguise signs to avoid capture. There were code names for towns on the routes and code […]

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