5 Incredible Places Around Pittsburgh That Were Once Part Of The Underground Railroad
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 15, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
History whispers from all the corners of Pennsylvania. The state, in fact, played a significant role during the Underground Railroad. It was the first stop on the way north for many fleeing slaves on their journey toward freedom. Along the way, abolitionists provided them with safety, food, and shelter. People opened their homes, schools, and churches to help the slaves succeed in their bid for freedom. Here are five incredible places around Pittsburgh that were once part of the Underground Railroad.
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